Flat body Electric Mandolin. Modeled off Gibson styling, classic Gibson sunburst, Les Paul knobs, and the Les Paul Junior body shade, and finally Lloyd Loar style headstock.
Mandolins
An old fashion instrument with a sound of its own heard in hundreds of bands and folk songs. The original mandolin was the mandore, it evolved from the lute family out of Italy during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The deep bowled mandolin is attributed to Naples and the modern Mandolin has many variations. I produce a flat body electric mandolin as seen in the photograph below. I don't have any images of making the mandolin's I've built and almost none of the finished instruments.
Peter Stephen Electric Mandolin
Featuring : Sunburst finish.
Finish : Nitrocellulose Lacquer.
Detailing : Bone hand carved nut, Hand made compensating bridge, saddle and pick guard. Ebony stop tail piece.
Dimensions : Peter Stephen Electric Mandolin
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Neck Scale | 14 inch - Radius almost flat |
| Frets | 22 x Nickel frets. 17th fret neck join |
| Pick up | De Marzio precision bass pickup adapted to the mandolin. The reason I used this pickup is it had adjustable pole pieces these are required to balance the volume between the strings |
| Upper Bout | |
| Lower Bout | |
Cost
The question of price varies depending on the setup and detailing of the instrument, to discuss having an instrument made for you it is best to contact Peter at his Studio. PH : 64-3 328 8033
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