Sunday, June 10, 2012

Classic F-5 Mandolin

I built this F-5 based on the classic features of the traditional F-5 mandolins, with a stunning one-piece curly maple back, gold-plated tuners, ivoroid bindings and sunburst color.

 My original inlay design. This one has fixed twin carbon fiber bars in the neck instead of an adjustable truss rod.

 Rosewood heelcap, ivoroid/black/white binding around the on-piece back.

I inlaid a little scroll to fill the space at the end of the fretboard rather than installing half frets.

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