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Experience the rich, warm sound of a solid wood instrument- at a fraction of the cost of carved top models.
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M-11 Mahagony
M-11 Mahagony
Select choice of a Mandolin (M-11) or Mandola (M-111).
Honduran mahogany backs sides and tops. Standard tailpiece and bridge. Royal Blackwood fretboard and bridge.
With the mahogany top, this mando gives a cool and subtle 'earthy and wooden' sound. Very pleasing and does grow in volume as the years progress. I (and a couple employees) heard one that was four years old and made me go 'wow'. Many of the Celtic players have chosen this model as the 'sound of choice'.
All 'W' (wide neck) series models have Royal Blackwood fretboard and bridge. The wide neck is 1 - 1/4″ at the nut for those of you with gigantic fingers.
All "J" (jumbo) series models are specialty made with a mandola body using a mandolin neck. We have found it giving a richer, fuller sound compared to the regular mandolin version.
Torrefaction is a scientific process that results in changes to the cellular structure of the wood. It quickly turns new wood into what naturally takes decades, saving a lifetime of waiting for an instrument to finally get that aged tone. Torrefied wood is far less likely to expand or contract, meaning instruments will be less vulnerable to atmospheric conditions and less likely to crack.
Why are we offering it? Looks cool, sounds cool! Has a great aged patina look and a wonderful aged tonality.
Two options: Standard Mando sizes and Jumbo sizes.
Add this option to your mandolin order!