Top-shelf A model from one of our house favorite builders, and among the best values in a handmade, modern mandolin.

Just in on trade, this 2017 A5 Concert sits at the pinnacle of the Griouard teardrop lineup. Full, rich, three-dimensional tonality, great volume and projection, ease of playability, and pristine workmanship—it's all there in spades. The hand-applied varnish adorns a lovely one-piece back and well matched, one-piece neck, both pulled from Max's top shelf. As befits a high-end mandolin, for hardware Max has opted for Rubner tuners—works of art in their own right—and an engraved James tailpiece.

Max and Lauri have received their fair share of accolades for their work, and even at the top end of their build sheet, they provide one of the best values in the modern mandolin world.

This mandolin comes to us from the original owner and includes a Calton case.