Gold Tone Model GM-A+ 8 String Rigel A-Style Mandolin, Solid Maple - NEW

Gold Tone Model GM-A+ 8 String Rigel A-Style Mandolin, Solid Maple - NEW Product Description This fine instrument is set up, tuned up, and ready to play right out of the box. All Gold Tone instruments are hand set up right here in the US. These are fully set up one at a time and not just "lot inspected" like the big manufacturers do it. This assures that your instrument has a straight neck , great action superb playability, and great tone from day one. Pete Langdell, founder and builder of Rigel® Mandolin Company has collaborated with us to offer one of Rigel's most sought after mandolins, the A+ model. Mr. Langdell provided bracing patterns, pickup locations, wood type, carving specifications and all other details to closely duplicate the original Rigel. Now this very affordable replica will carry on the traditional great tone and playability of Mr. Langdell's accomplishments and contribution to mandolin construction. Includes a radiused fingerboard and internal mounted piezo pickup. Features Neck: Maple w/ Truss Rod Fingerboard: Compound Radiused Ebony with Cutaway Top: Carved Graduated Spruce Back: Solid Maple Sides: Solid Maple Fingerboard Inlay: Abalony Dot Headstock Inlay: Mother of Pearl Body Binding: Body design is Rigel Patented design licensed exclusively to Gold Tone Nut: Bone Tuners: 4 Inline Open Gear Tailpiece: Rigel Quick Change Pickup: Includes Transducer Style with Jack End Pin Scale: 13 11/16" Weight: 3.5 lbs Nut Width: 1 1/8" Frets: 22 Total Length: 27 1/2"

Gold Tone Model GM-A+ 8 String Rigel A-Style Mandolin, Solid Maple - NEW