From the hands of one of today's leading mandolin master luthiers, here's an exquisitely made mandolin with a delightful tone and—for an oval-hole instrument— an uncanny ability to cut through the acoustic mix!

It's a treat to have this Model 1 from Steve Gilchrist come through the shop—what an excellent instrument! The Model 1 features a beautiful Red (Adirondack) spruce top, shown off nicely under a light stain, and a hard Sugar maple and sides. In Gilchrist's masterful hands, the pairing makes for a potent, dynamic mandolin with a rich tonality.

It is rare to hear a modern, oval-hole mandolin with this degree of power and pop. We often field requests for an oval-hole mandolin that sounds warm, has great sustain, and can still be heard in a session or jam. It's a hard feat to pull off, but this mandolin manages to accomplish all of that, and look great doing it. Appointments are understated, making for a clean, uncluttered look that shows off the woods, build quality, and tone.

Call for an in-hand description. We'd be delighted to chat!