Rose F-5 2023, Black Top, Amber Back and Sides

Rose Mandolin #44 stands out immediately with its dark, almost stealthy black top and bold F-style design, built and hand-voiced by Indiana luthier Darby Boofer. It brings together classic Appalachian tonewoods with a more contemporary visual edge, all wrapped in a custom lacquer finish that accentuates the scrollwork and carved details. This is a player’s instrument through and through—it’s seen real use and carries plenty of cosmetic wear, including scratches and small dings, but nothing that gets in the way of how it sounds or feels. The pickguard has been removed, has Schaller tuners along with an abalone truss rod cover