Rosewood frame. Strings run from tuning pegs on curved neck to an angled bridge on soundboard. Includes tuning tool and nylon case. Tuning of Lute harp: the bottom (longest) note is middle C on the piano. From there, you tune upwards C, D, E etc. 27", 22 nylon strings. Use HMNS Minstrel Harp string set for replacement strings.