Manndolins

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Jonathan Mann

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Acoustic Mandolins 

     Currently I am focusing on three styles of acoustic mandolins, the A-7, the F-7 and the Two Point. These all incorporate my "neck-thru" (patent pending) construction technique. While at first glance most people think.......how can that thang sound right when it has that big hunk o wood goin through the body? Well...The body is actually hollow and carved just like any other fine arched top/back instrument. I start with a neck profiled like this ...(click on photos to enlarge)....DSC00064.JPG (13331 bytes)........then add "wings" to the neck. Here is a shot of an F-7 back/neck..............DSC00065.JPG (33077 bytes).........rough carved. Then I attach the rim, then top. This method makes a sleek look to the back of the mando, but mainly does away with the "weakest link" of the mandolin, the neck joint. You'll never have to worry about having the neck "reset" because of neck joint failure.  Also by making the neck, neck joint and center of the back one continuous piece there is less energy transfer loss than in a bolt on or glued joint. This translates into more tone, more sustain and volume..

Specifications:

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New neck-thru / no neck joint design

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Neck and neck block are one piece

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No loss of energy transfer in neck joint

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No neck heel offers better access to upper playing positions

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Hand graduated tops and backs

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Top woods available- Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood.

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Back and side wood available- Curly maple, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available

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12 " radius ebony fretboard standard, flat available

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Banjo size frets standard, other sizes available

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Neck width at nut 1 3/16" standard,

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Hard shell case included

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Bone nut

A-7

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Description   Price
A-7 Manndolin  (base price)   $1500.00

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F-7

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Description   Price
F-7 Manndolin  (base price)   $2500.00

 

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Two Point

The Two Point model is available in two different versions. One has a carved back and traditionally bent sides while the other has a flat back and sides machined from the same piece of wood. The carved back model has a more traditional sound, full, nice low end and the flat back model has  brighter highs with an even tone and great projection. 

Two point Flat Back Model

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Two point Carved Back Model

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Description   Price
Two Point Manndolin Flat Back w/Gigbag   $1400.00
Two Point Manndolin Carved Back w/ case   $1800.00

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Ordering Information

Custom orders require a $300 deposit in advance, 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