Details
While it doesn't have the Ivoroid binding of a typical Lloyd Loar reissue, this Altman F-5 has the sound and feel of what has become the definition of an F-model bluegrass mandolin. Impressive varnish finish, slight radius to the fretboard, top quality tuners and tailpiece, fiberglass case, all the parts are there. Easy to play and impressive tone and overall response without bashing on it. Everything points to the Altman crew having done their homework.
Specs
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Back sides
Figured Maple
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Binding
Tortoiseshell Celluloid
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Bracing
Tone Bars
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Bridge
Adjustable Compensated Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Varnish
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Neck material
Figured Maple
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Nut width
1 1/8"
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Scale length
14"
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Top material
Adirondack Spruce
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Total frets
24
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Tuners
Waverly w/Ebony Buttons
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Year
2011
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
9910
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SKU
ALTF5LS-9910
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UPC
120870