Northfield has voiced the five-bar version of their popular Artist Series F5 for a complex series of harmonics, maximum low-end responsiveness and omnidirectional projection. Paired with an Engelmann spruce top, this combo makes for a warm, full-bodied and responsive instrument.
This pre-owned 5-Bar Artist F5 displays just enough play wear to let you know that it hasn't been sitting dormant since it first left the Northfield workbench, while still presenting very cleanly on the whole. One strum confirms this, eliciting a lush, open voice that responds beautifully to a dynamic pick attack, and a responsiveness that feels nicely broken-in. This instrument is gig ready, with a K&K pickup already installed, and playability is top-notch after a fresh setup in-house. All in all, a fantastic professional-tier mandolin to bring to your next gig or jam! Priced with it's original Tura Deluxe Carbon Fiber case from Northfield.
Condition: this mandolin has been played, and has some wear to show for it. There are a number of small indentations/areas of pickwear scattered across the top, which are difficult to capture in photos, but visible under direct light. The back displays a few light scratches and faint evidence of a previously installed armrest.