A Style

WHAT IT IS

The warm, woody bass of a traditional American bluegrass mandolin with the clear, strong treble of a Celtic instrument. Rich low end without losing clarity in the highs. Ideal for players who cross styles.

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

A hand-built carved top A style mandolin with premium tonewoods, hand-voiced for clarity. Lifetime warranty.

HOW MUCH IT COSTS

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A Model mandolin front
A Model mandolin back

  • Material

    Soundboard – mature seasoned European spruce

    Back and sides – there are many options - mahogany, maple, figured mahogany, wenge, ziricote or figured bubinga.

    Neck - mahogany.

    Fretboard - fine Sri Lanka ebony or ancient bog oak.

    Bridge - rocklite ebano, ebony or maple.

  • Hardware

    Tuners - Gotoh 510

    Frets - hand polished Evo gold frets

    Nut and saddle - hand polished bone.

    Tailpiece - custom made, hand polished solid brass

  • Dimensions

    body width - 255mm
    body length - 325mm
    depth at tail - 50mm
    nut width -8st 34mm 10st 38mm
    scale length - 347mm