Girouard Griffith Tribute A5
Max and Lauri Girouard, did a lot of research on the original Gibson Griffith A5 model and its history has led to the creation of this Girouard "Griffith Tribute" A5 model. What a remarkable A5 mandolin, it is perhaps the closest any luthier has come to capturing the features, contours, and sonic characteristics of this teardrop mandolins. Basically it’s an F-5 model without the scroll and points, take note to the high F holes and bridge location. The sound is throaty and full, with a great midrange. As with all of Max and Lauri Girouard's builds, the fit and finish is top shelf!! If you are looking for that old Gibson sound in a mandolin this is the real deal. Also, I want to add that it was truly a pleasure working with Ian at The Music Emporium in purchasing this beautiful Girouard mandolin.
After purchasing the Girouard Griffith Tribute A5, Serial #256 GT04, from The Music Emporium. I decided to called Max and talk with him on the phone about the mandolin. Max told me he is only going to make about two of these mandolins a year. The one I purchase was the 4th one he has made. He told me it take a lot of his time and labor to make one of these Griffith Tribute A5 mandolins.
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