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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-2 Mandolin
M-2 Mandolin
Maple back and sides. Spruce top. Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
Maple will give you..........uh.....how do I describe this?..... a full, chunky sound. The 'almost' bluegrass tone that maple gives. We are not a traditional bluegrass mandolin so if you need that 'sound' get a carved top mando. They can get pretty loud as they mature.
Note: Due to the increased costs of flamed maple there is a $95.00 upcharge. Make sure you scroll down and click on the Flamed Sugar Maple to add to your order.
All 'W' (wide neck) series models have Ebony or African 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!