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Mandolins

Red Diamond F5 1992, Sunburst

$8,800.00

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Specs
InstrumentMandolins
BrandRed Diamond
ModelF5
FinishSunburst
SKUMN2357-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1992
TopAdirondack Spruce
Back/SidesMaple
Neck/FingerboardMaple/Ebony
BridgeEbony
TunersReplacement
TailpieceOriginal
Nut Width1.15"
PickguardOriginal
CaseCalton HSC
Modifications/RepairsCrack repair on headstock scroll, replaced tuners
Description
This beautifully crafted Red Diamond F-5 is a truly exceptional mandolin, carrying years of play and love in its well-earned patina. It exudes character, with signs of honest wear like a naturally worn finish, some fret wear, and oxidized hardware. Despite its age, it remains an absolute joy to play, delivering a rich, mature tone that has only improved over time.

The tuners have been replaced, and a top crack on the bass side lower bout along with a crack in the headstock scroll has been professionally repaired. Beyond these repairs, the mandolin remains original. It comes securely housed in a durable Calton hardshell case, ready to inspire its next owner on many musical adventures.

From Red Diamond: "The Red Diamond Vintage model arose after studying the flexibility of a number early 1920’s F-style mandolins. This culmination of information proved to be useful for controlling the voicing of new mandolins. With very promising results in the early batches, this project has moved forward in recent years to the study of individual instruments — the best of the best. Each batch of Red Diamond Vintage mandolins is unique and offers players the opportunity to play a new mandolin with a very similar sound, look and feel to the older mandolins that are now collector’s items."
*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.

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