Details
Northfield’s Artist Series mandolins are built with meticulous attention to detail from the finest tonewoods. This particular example has a carved Adirondack spruce top and a 2-bar bracing system, the classic style used on F-5-style mandolin since the early 1920s. The finish is spirit varnish which is softer and more flexible than nitrocellulose lacquer. We ordered this one with an amber stain. Playability is enhanced with a fully radiused fretboard. This mandolin has a wide, 1 3/16-inch nut, which many players find more comfortable to play, particularly if they have larger hands. The Artist Series mandolins were developed with extensive input from Mike Marshall, are produced in limited numbers and never stick around for long. Simply put, the Northfield Artist Series mandolins are Northfield's best yet. Includes Northfield’s Airloom Tura hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
Highly Figured Maple
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Bracing
2-Bar
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Spirit Varnish
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Neck material
Highly Figured Maple
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Nut width
1 3/16"
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Top material
Adirondack Red Spruce
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Tuners
Gotoh
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Case type
Airloom Tura Deluxe Case
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Serial number
A240215
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SKU
NORNFAF52AWN-A240215
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UPC
170411
