F-STYLE GOLD STANDARD MANDOLIN PROTOTYPE
This is an interpretation of the classic Gibson F-5 mandolin. Between 1982 and 1994 I built
over 100 mandolins including dozens of F-5 copies. I chose to quit building the F-5
in 1994. Since then, I have often played with the idea of doing a re-design that would reflect my own
design sense.
Now, I am offering a design derived from my Gold Standard model archtop guitar. Like that model, this features a 14k gold wire running from the tailpiece to the peghead, bordered by black and macassar ebony. For more information and pricing, please contact me.
Standard features:
- Choice of: Englemann, German or red spruce soundboard
- Choice of: German, Western, or Eastern-hard curly-maple back, sides
- Choice of: Goldtone, violin, sunburst, or natural finish
- Ebony/Maccasser fretboard, peghead and bridge
- Custom tailpiece
- Waverly tuners
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A-STYLE MANDOLIN
Available with f-holes for a Bluegrass sound, or oval soundhole for a warmer, more "old-timey" sound.
Standard features include Ivoroid binding on body and neck and an arched fretboard.
A-STYLE MANDOLA
Tuned a fifth below the mandolin, the mandola has more sustain than the mandolin. Available with
F holes or Oval soundhole.
A-STYLE MANDOCELLO
Tuned an octave below the mandola, or an octave and a fifth below the mandolin. Available with
Oval soundhole.
Standard features:
- Engelmann Spruce soundboard
- Curly maple back, sides and neck
- Ebony fretboard, peghead and bridge
- Gold-plated Price tailpiece
- Schaller tuners
- Pricing information
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