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Although based on the Florentine mandolins of the pre-1920’s, the classic 18 oval hole mandolin
features “x” bracing and an extended fingerboard over the body with a longer scale.
View photos of the Classic 18 here. |
| STYLE |
A
or F |
| TOP |
Hand
carved spruce top |
| BACK |
Solid
hand carved curly maple |
| SIDES |
Maple
matching back |
| NECK |
One
piece maple neck |
| BRACING |
"X" |
| SOUND HOLES |
Oval |
| ROSETTE |
Ivroid/herringbone |
| SCALE |
13
7/8 |
| FINGER BOARD
|
Ebony with pearl dot and diamond inlay |
| HEADSTOCK |
Ebony with fleur de lis inlay |
| HARDWARE
|
Traditional
tailpiece
Nickel plated Schaler tuners
Adjustable ebony bridge with nickel thumbwheels |
| BINDING |
Single
ivroid binding top only |
| FINISH |
Back and sides rich brown
Top choice of black, blonde, or sunburst Lacquer
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| CASE |
Hard
Shell |
