This would be considered a higher end student model. The model 50 is sold under several different names and generally runs $800 to $1000 in shops. This specific violin is mint condition and indistiguishable from new but it is pre-owned. It may have never left the case (which is a very nice wood case like the ones we sell for $95). Impecably set-up and great balanced sound. Strung with Thomastik Alpha strings. Comes with our one year warranty and lifetime trade-up option.