An incredibly responsive M-F5 capable of cutting through in any jam! This is an early Altman mandolin, built by the master luthier Bob Altman of Georgia. This 2004 has an impressive bite and a warm, dry tone. Featuring an Adirondack Spruce top, curly Maple back and sides, Waverly tuners, a walnut veneer on the back of the headstock, and a flat Ebony fretboard. This example has a deep scratch near the treble side f-hole and some light pick marks from general playwear.