1996 Red Diamond F-Style Mandolin - Used

$9,950.00

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Don MacRostie is one of our favorite mandolin builders, and back in the mid-1990s Gryphon proudly stocked his Red Diamond mandolins. Sadly for us, but great for him, he quickly earned a reputation for making some of the finest mandolins around and his waitlist got so long he could no longer supply us with mandolins. Consequently, we are always happy to get one of his used mandolins.

Don made this F-5 style mandolin in 1996 and it’s fine structural and cosmetic condition. It has a radiused fretboard and the nut width is a slightly wider 1 3/16”, which makes for an easy playing mandolin, particularly for folks with large hands. It has been played quite a bit over the years but it’s been well cared for. We refretted it, as the original fits were very worn.

There is a short repaired crack at the top of the bass f-hole and there was some top seam separation, which we also fixed. This is a great sounding mandolin that combines a warm, round tone with a loud but not strident bark. Includes the original shaped hardshell case.