Details
Northfield’s Artist Series mandolins are built with meticulous attention to detail from the finest tonewoods. This particular example has a carved Alpine spruce top and Northfield's 5-bar bracing system, a unique variation on the classic two tone-bar configuration. We find the 5-bar bracing produces is very responsive mandolin with a strong fundamental with a focused, sparkling upper register. The finish is spirit varnish which is softer and more flexible than nitrocellulose lacquer. Playability is enhanced with a fully radiused fretboard.The Artist Series mandolins were developed with extensive input from Mike Marshall, are produced in limited numbers and never stick around for long. Includes Northfield’s Airloom Tura Carbon Fiber case.
Specs
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Back sides
“Stash” Level Figured Maple
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Binding
Tortoise Top and Side Triple-Bound
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Bracing
5-Bar
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
“Hand Burnished” Vintage Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Inlay
Rivers Edge
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Neck material
“Stash” Level Figured Maple
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Nut width
1 1/8"
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Scale length
14"
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Top material
Premium Italian Alpine Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Gotoh
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Case bag color
White
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Case type
Airloom Tura Carbon Fiber
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Serial number
A260265
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SKU
NORNFAF51I-A260265
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UPC
112436
