Manndolins Acoustic Mandolins

Currently, Jonathan Mann is building three styles of acoustic mandolins; the A-7, the F-7 and the Two Point. All three incorporate a "neck-thru" (patent pending) construction technique. While at first glance most people think "how can that thing sound right when it has that big hunk of wood going through the body?" Well... the body is actually hollow and carved just like any other fine arched top/back instrument. Jonathan starts with a pre-shaped neck extension that doesn't jut into the hollow body. This method makes a sleek look to the back of the mando, but mainly does away with the "weakest link" of the mandolin, the neck joint. You'll never have to worry about having the neck "reset" because of neck joint failure. Also by making the neck, neck joint and center of the back one continuous piece there is less energy transfer loss than in a bolt on or glued joint. This translates into more tone, more sustain and volume.

Specs:
New neck-thru / no neck joint design
Neck and neck block are one piece
No loss of energy transfer in neck joint
No neck heel offers better access to upper playing positions
Hand graduated tops and backs
Top woods available- Sitka, engelmann or red spruce, curly or straight grained redwood.
Back and side wood available- Curly maple, quilted mahogany, open to others when available
12 " radius ebony fretboard standard, flat available
Banjo size frets standard, other sizes available
Neck width at nut 1 3/16" standard
Bone nut
Hard shell case included

The Two Point model is available in two different versions. One has a carved back and traditionally bent sides while the other has a flat back and sides machined from the same piece of wood. The carved back model has a more traditional sound, full, nice low end and the flat back model has brighter highs with an even tone and great projection.

Prices:
A7 - from $1500
F7 - from $2500
Two Point flat back - from $1400
Two Point carved back - from $1800