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We came across an unusual treasure last fall, a rare F4 style mandolin from the work of Oregonian legend, Paul Lestock. In his prime the builder was well regarded for his breakthrough designs in mandolins and guitars, including his signature "G" style mandos, and one of our personal favorites, the 4- and 5-string guitar bodied Jazzbo. These remain highly sought after internationally, played by the likes of Paul Glasse and Hamilton de Holanda, especially now that the master has stepped away from the limelight of building these amazing instruments.
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This 2004 dated F4 is not your typical traditional vintage knock-off. It features an intricate herringbone oval hole inlay and an intoxicating tequila sunrise top. Its mahogany back gives it a fundamental crispness atypical of the oval hole construction. It's a very well rounded instrument, loud, and with a complete refret with more robust crowns and a gentle radius for maximum comfort, the mandolin is well suited for a variety of styles. It feels and plays like a dream. It also packs a built in electric pickup for quick and easy amplification.
We've come to grips that a scroll instrument is not consistent with our usual aesthetic taste, as revered as it is, so we're putting up for sale. This really is a player's instrument, and at $1995, someone's going to make a lot of really great music with it.
In addition to the brand new frets, we're including a protective Bobelock case. 48 hour (dis)approval period is available provided you agree to pay shipping both ways, and the instrument returns as it left. It currently struts D'Addario FW74 flatwound strings and its meatier D and G course kick out a rich, full sound.
Contact us if you'd like to make this delight yours: Arrow F4
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