Northfield Artist Series 5-Bar Bracing (Variation 1) w/ Italian Spruce Top & Wide Nut
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This stunning Northfield NFA-5V1I Artist Series F-style mandolin has an Italian spruce top and Northfield's "Variation 1" 5-bar bracing style. We ordered this one with an optional 1-3/16" wide nut.
This Northfield Artist mandolin is an exceptionally good-sounding instrument. It has amazing projection and a rich, complex voice with tons of sustain.
To learn more, we recommend checking out Northfield's official Artist Series product page.
5-Bar Bracing
This Artist mandolin features Northfield's "Variation1" 5-bar bracing system. This style of bracing is designed to produce a warmer, mellower tone with a richer low end.
While the 2-bar and 5-bar Artist mandolins each have their own personalities, we've found that the distinction between two designs is subtle. The 5-bar is a bit warmer and deeper while the 2-bar is slightly brighter and has a little more punch, but to our ears the tonal difference is more nuanced than some players might expect.
Specs
- Italian spruce top
- Flame maple back/sides
- 5-bar bracing system (Variation 1)
- James tailpiece w/ engraved Northfield logo
- Radiused ebony fingerboard and pickguard
- 1-3/16" wide nut
- Soft V neck profile
- Gotoh tuning machines
- French polished spirit varnish finish
- Case: Airloom "Deluxe" rectangular case
- Serial A19077
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Why Avenue Guitars?
Why shop at Avenue Guitars for your next acoustic instrument?
Family Owned for 40 Years
Avenue Guitars has been family owned and operated for nearly 40 years by John Ramsey. These days he gets help from his son, Sean, and his wife, Pam.
Check out our About Us page to learn more about our history.
Service
John and Sean bring a combined 50 years of experience to the table. We're happy to take the time answer any questions you might have before the sale, and we operate on a strict no-pressure policy.
Feel free to call (719-634-2228) or email (mail@avenueguitars.com) if you'd like to know more about this instrument!
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Atmosphere
As a small, all-acoustic shop, we're able to offer a quiet and relaxed shopping experience. We don’t have an acoustic room because our store is the acoustic room!
We strive to keep our inventory in clean, playable, and in pristine condition.
Professional Setup
Of course, we're more than happy to do a custom setup at no extra cost. Feel free to contact us beforehand with questions about your setup preferences, or leave a note in the comment box at checkout.
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Synchrony
Through our partnership with Synchrony, we are able to offer the following financing options:
- 6 months at 0% interest
- 36 months at 13.99% APR
