2008 McClanahan F5 "Shed" Mandolin
(Serial No. 715) Excellent near mint restored condition. When I purchased this mandolin it had significant pick wear on the top. I sent the instrument back to Jonathan, and he worked his magic. He regraduated the top to his current carve, did a speed neck, refretted the mandolin with the hard Stewmac frets, refinished only the top, and set the mandolin up. This is one of the famous "shed" mandolins built in his old shop. The top is Adirondack red spruce and the back, sides and neck are flamed hard maple. The tuners are gold plated Schallers. Soundwise this one cuts right through - it will run your local banjos out of town. The craftsmanship and sound of this mandolin are both exceptional; this mandolin has been extensively played so the tone and volume have developed nicely. It has a wide sonic range from a classical whisper to a powerful bluegrass bark and chop, and it will only improve with more play time. Has an 1 1/8 inch nut on the flat ebony fingerboard. Has a pearl peghead logo which according to Jonathan is the only one he has built which is curved across the top. Has the original hand engraved tailpiece cover. Action is low and easy - it plays like silk. Original shaped hardshell case included.
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