Gold Tone Solid Top A-Style Mandolin w/ Gig Bag

Gold Tone Solid Top A-Style Mandolin w/ Gig Bag

Our new A-style features an oil finish. This finish is much thinner than urethane and allows for the best vibration to maximize tone. We've radiused the ebony fingerboard for easy playability and included a fingerboard scoop. Includes a cast tail piece with easy string removal and high quality machine heads for tuning stability. This A-style will compete, sound and playability-wise, with all others at an incredible price point. Our new Solid Top GM-55A is the best sounding A style mandolin we've heard for under $1000 (List $738). The sound quality is mainly due to a unique oil finish that is very protective yet allows the instrument to vibrate freely compared to a lacquer or polyurethane finish. The oil finish cannot be simply painted on, or applied and left to soak in. This hand rubbed finish must be rubbed into the wood using an abrasive applicator and a fair amount of elbow grease. Essentially, there must be enough heat and friction to break-down the wax content of the finish, so it will penetrate into the pores of the wood. The antique appearance is unique and quite different then a satin or gloss finish. For those wondering why the appearance is slightly different then the usual, simply play the instrument and you will understand our reasoning with its surprising volume and tone!!! Every instrument receives a 12 point set-up and is thoroughly inspected before shipment. This takes additional time before actually shipping but insures that your instrument will be received without any flaws or issues. Your instrument will be set up and ready to play right out of the box! Features: Includes Padded Gig Bag Solid spruce top Maple back and sides Ebony radius fingerboard Hand rubbed oil finish Cast tailpiece Scale: 13-7/8" Nut Width: 1-1/16" Total Length: 26-1/2" Frets: 21 Medium Weight: 2.5 lbs Tuners: 4 Inline Deluxe Nut: Bone Shipped insured Brand new