Manndolins

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Jonathan Mann

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 Electric Mandolins 

EM-4, EM-5, EM-8

    I recently got back into the electric mandolin, (building and playing). I came up with this body style by "morphing"  a few popular styles into one.  Available with 4, 5 or 8 strings. These Manndolins have hollow bodies* and are made of only the finest materials available. There are lots of options to be had so don't be afraid to ask! 

*Also available with solid body or Semi-hollow body see options list below

EM- 4,5 or 8 String Electric Mandolin (Base Price)

                $1050.00  (with Levy's gigbag)

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More EM model photos- click to enlarge

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Standard Features:

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Hollow Mahogany Body with neck-thru construction

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3 piece curly maple/walnut/maple neck

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Flame Maple top

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Ebony Fretboard and bridge

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13.875" scale on 8 and 4 string models, 14.5" on 5 string

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12"  Radius on Fretboard

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Gold hardware 

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Deluxe Levy's CM-21 gigbag

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Dimarzio Pro-track rail style humbucking pickup

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Push/pull tone pot for series/parallel pickup switching

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Banjo ( just a little larger than standard mando) size frets

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Abalone line style position markers

    

Some Available Options

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Solid or Semi-hollow body                                               No charge

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Wrap around stop tailpiece on solid body                          No charge

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Super quilted maple or flame redwood top                      $50.00

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Quilted mahogany body                                                   $60.00

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Top binding                                                                    $100.00

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Custom colors (top only, one color or burst)                      No Charge

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Inlay                                                                              Inquire

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Different radius on fretboard                                          No Charge

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Rectangle custom hard case                                            $110.00

 

      SEM-4,  SEM-5,  SEM-8      

The SEM is my latest model. Available as a double or single cutaway, the SEM has a 3 piece maple neck thru, solid mahogany body with carved curly maple top and hand machined aluminum wrap around tailpiece. This is the ultimate mandolin for sustain! 

SEM- 4, 5 or 8  Electric Mandolin 

                $1800.00  (with Hard Case)

Double Cutaway

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Single Cutaway (yes, this one's a lefty)

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Single Cutaway Cherry burst

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Standard Features:

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Solid Mahogany Body with neck-thru construction

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3 piece curly maple/walnut/maple neck

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5/8" thick carved Flame Maple top

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12" radius Ebony Fretboard 

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13.875" or 14.5" scale

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Gold or chrome hardware 

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Custom Hard shell case included

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2 Dimarzio Pro-track rail style humbucking pickups

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Push/pull tone pot for pickup coil splitting

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Banjo size frets

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Abalone line style position markers

 

 

 

Ordering Information 

Custom orders require a $300 deposit in advance for EM models and $500 for SEM models, balance is due prior to shipping instrument. Shipping will be added to the total of the order. It's a good idea to call or e-mail me for the current delivery schedule. Right now custom orders are shipping in 14-16 weeks. I also sometimes have a standard model or two in stock.

 

See archives page for more photos of all models