Gold Tone Model GM-A+ 8 String Rigel A-Style Mandolin, Solid Maple - NEW

Description

Gold Tone Model GM-A+ 8 String Rigel A-Style Mandolin, Solid Maple - NEW
Product Description
This fine instrument is set up, tuned up, and ready to play right out of the box. All Gold Tone instruments are hand set up right here in the US. These are fully set up one at a time and not just "lot inspected" like the big manufacturers do it. This assures that your instrument has a straight neck , great action superb playability, and great tone from day one.
Pete Langdell, founder and builder of Rigel® Mandolin Company has collaborated with us to offer one of Rigel’s most sought after mandolins, the A+ model. Mr. Langdell provided bracing patterns, pickup locations, wood type, carving specifications and all other details to closely duplicate the original Rigel. Now this very affordable replica will carry on the traditional great tone and playability of Mr. Langdell’s accomplishments and contribution to mandolin construction. Includes a radiused fingerboard and internal mounted piezo pickup.
Features
Neck: Maple w/ Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Compound Radiused Ebony with Cutaway
Top: Carved Graduated Spruce
Back: Solid Maple
Sides: Solid Maple
Fingerboard Inlay: Abalony Dot
Headstock Inlay: Mother of Pearl
Body Binding: Body design is Rigel Patented design licensed exclusively to Gold Tone
Nut: Bone
Tuners: 4 Inline Open Gear
Tailpiece: Rigel Quick Change
Pickup: Includes Transducer Style with Jack End Pin
Scale: 13 11/16" Weight: 3.5 lbs
Nut Width: 1 1/8" Frets: 22
Total Length: 27 1/2"