Sample from China, smaller body acoustic electric bass, good machine heads, bright tone and noticably smaller than it's Epiphone and Ibanez counterparts, electronics run off 9 volt battery and we include at no extra charge, set up, gig bag, electronic clip on tuner, strap and an extra set of bass guitar strings, and a flat 20.00 freight in the continental U.S. and a guitar cable. who are we?????who are we????  We are Fort Madison Guitars in Iowa and have been in business longer than the internet or Ebay has existed, and still after 25 years, perfect feedback. No returns, but you wont be disappointed, and we will pack this instrument very securely Thanx for stopping by, and keep the rock a Rollin!!!!