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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-7 Mandolin
M-7 Mandolin
Ovangkol mando with a Red Spruce top. Royal Blackwood fretboard and bridge.
Ovangkol is an African relative of rosewood, a great sounding wood that shares many of rosewood's tonal properties, with a slightly fuller mid-range and a top end that's not quite as bright as maple.
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!