Lawrence Smart 10-String Mandola (USED, 2016)

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Description

No, your eyes don't deceive you. That is an extra course on this Lawrence Smart Mandola - and with straight frets at that! 10-strings have become all the rage as mandolin opens up into genres beyond bluegrass. The extended range opens up worlds of possibilities such as: extended jazz chords, Irish backing, bass lines, and vocal accompaniment. Don't let the extra string tension scare you, this instrument is set up surprisingly well and plays like a dream. The condition is excellent with minimal cosmetic wear, and the frets are in excellent shape. Hybrid mandolin/mandolas are few and far between, and Lawrence Smart is among the best builders in the business. If you have been thinking of expanding your range but have been waiting for a worthy instrument for the task, this one is for you.

 

Specs

  • 1 5/16 nut
  • 15 7/8 scale length
  • Spruce top
  • Maple back and sides
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Allen tailpiece

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