Impeccable!!
Price: $8499.95
Mandomutt’s first Aleyas and this fine example has impressed in every way. Impeccable fit and finish, top shelf woods and exceptional appointments, combined with excellent playability and and terrific voice. A truly remarkable mandolin, handcrafted by Lee Chapman in Charleston West Virginia.
Adirondack Spruce top, highly figured birds eye Maple back/sides/neck in a tobacco burst in an oil varnish finish with french polish top coat, 3-ply side bindings throughout, radius Ebony fretboard, 1-1/8″ nut width, abbreviated Ebony pickguard and parallel tone bars. Nickel hardware includes; engraved James tailpiece and Waverly tuning gears with black buttons. Lovely torch headstock inlay.
A definitive hoss. Big, round sound. Reminds me of a Kimble or perhaps an Ellis on steroids. Leans a tad more toward traditional tones than an Ellis though. Very powerful and provides a stellar bluegrass chop and plenty of sustain.
New Condition without flaw or blemish.
Includes Hoffee case, equally new. Trades gladly considered on this fine American made instrument.
