(NEW) Here we’ve got Bourgeois’ first ever F model mandolin, another compelling entry into the mid-level mandolin market. One thing that Dana Bourgeois can take a great deal of pride in is his evangelizing of torrefied tonewoods to the greater guitar world… what many consider to be the key to getting a dry, responsive, played-in sound out of a brand new instrument. He has been doing it on guitars for about a decade, dubbing it Aged Tone, and all of the other manufacturers quickly followed suit. Torrefaction has become a major component of the finer instruments being built today.
While cooked wood is an option on Bourgeois guitars, Dana decided to make it standard on all Bourgeois mandolins. There is a consistency to the sound, certainly, but the torrefied woods are also more stable and less susceptible to swings in humidity… a win-win, as we say.
The new M5-F has a torrefied Adirondack spruce top and torrefied European maple back and sides (nice flame, no?) It has clean, traditional lines with ivoroid binding throughout, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and custom James tailpiece. These have a 1 5/32″ nut width, 13 7/8″ scale length and a lustrous high-gloss finish. Included is a deluxe hard rectangular violin-style case.
Over 40 years into his luthiery career, Dana Bourgeois just refuses to slow down!
So, here’s our take on this thing: We’ve been with Bourgeois for close to twenty years. We’ve been with Eastman for a similar amount of time. When the two companies merged, about four years ago, we – like everyone – were curious what the fruits of that collaboration would be. Well, I’m here to tell you that this mandolin represents some of the finest fruits to come from the partnership. This mandolin has features (radiused fretboard, wide nut, James tailpiece, boutique tuners, scooped fretboard extension, and torrified premium woods that normally appear on instruments selling for 3x the price. This instrument represents the pinnacle of value and – while priced lower than some of their competitor’s A models – is your Golden ticket to get cured of *scroll-envy* and get that F model you’ve always wanted! 🙂
Serial #M2309061
List Price: $3,450… AMW Price: $3,199 (Online checkout, Bourgeois 2024 MAP price)
For more information, email info@acousticmusicworks or call (412) 422-0710
Prompt Delivery and Professional Packaging
We have a range of shipping options thanks to our long-term relationship with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff is extremely skilled and will package your products according to our precise and exact specifications. Your items will go through an exhaustive examination before they will be safely packaged prior to being shipped. Every day we ship thousands of packages to clients across many countries. This shows our commitment to be the largest retailer on the internet. Both Europe as well as the USA have warehouses and distribution centres.
It is important to note that orders with more than one item will be subject to a processing period that is based to the item.
Prior to shipment before shipping, we'll examine thoroughly the items you've purchased. Currently, most orders are shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time will be between 3-7 days.
Returns
Due to multiple parties such as the factory and the warehouse, we're unable to fully manage stock. The levels of stock can change at any time. You may not receive your order once it has been placed.
Our policy is valid for a period of 30 days. Unfortunately, if thirty days have passed since you purchased your product, we are unable to offer you a return or exchange.
For your item to be eligible for return the item must not be opened and in the condition you received it. It should also be in the original package.
Related products
