1995 Dearstone F-5Rm

Redwood top and Curly Red Maple back/sides/neck in a vintage wine hand rubbed lacquer finish. 3-ply (w/b/w) bindings on top/back/headstock, single Ivoroid bound fretboard. Radiused Ebony fretboard, James tailpiece (replacement), Abalone flower pot headstock inlay and Schaller (replacements) tuning machines. Gold hardware.

Frets replaced with radius and full size Ebony pickguard added somewhat recently.

Excellent-minus to excellent condition with play wear conducive to a 28 year old mandolin. Has a some scratches here and there and a few pings and dings. One impression ding on lower bout that is around 1/4" x 1/8" and a fairly significant area of pinky/pick wear wear beneath the pickguard. Some fretwear, but a long way from requiring any work.

Please visit our website (mandomutt.com) for photos and additional information. Includes a Travelite style case. Trades gladly considered. $4250