Bourgeois Bourgeois M5-F Mandolin – Aged Tone Series – Natural

Description

The Bourgeois M5-F in Natural finish is a celebration of elite tonewoods and master-grade carving. Stripped of the traditional sunburst, this flagship F-style mandolin reveals the stunning figure of its Aged Tone European Maple and the tight, focused grain of its torrefied Adirondack Spruce. Designed by Dana Bourgeois to be the ultimate "Bluegrass Cannon," the M5-F Natural combines a modern, clean aesthetic with a voice that sounds decades old. The M5-F Natural is built for the player who demands maximum acoustic transparency. By utilizing Fully Torrefied (Aged Tone) Adirondack Spruce and Aged Tone European Maple, Bourgeois has created an instrument with a massive volume ceiling and an immediate, woody "pop." The thermal curing process stabilizes the wood and mimics the cellular breakdown of a vintage instrument, resulting in a mandolin that is exceptionally resonant and chemically resistant to humidity changes. The F-style architecture—characterized by its hand-carved scroll and points—provides the structural rigidity necessary for a percussive, powerful "chop" that cuts through any ensemble. This is a collaborative masterpiece, featuring the hand-voicing expertise of the Bourgeois team in Maine and the precision hand-carving of Eastman’s most senior luthiers. Finished in a high-gloss natural that highlights every detail of the wood’s "chatoyance," and outfitted with a custom-engraved Bill James tailpiece, the M5-F Natural is a professional-grade tool that looks as pure as it sounds. Key Performance Features: Fully Torrefied Aged Tone Construction: Heat-treated top, back, and sides for instant vintage response and superior projection. Transparent Natural Finish: Highlights the premium quality of the wood selection; no stains or bursts to mask the natural grain. Dana Bourgeois Design & Voicing: Architecture and plate-tuning overseen by Dana Bourgeois for a sophisticated, balanced frequency response. Elite Hardware Package: Custom-engraved Bill James tailpiece and Golden Age satin nickel tuners for maximum sustain and tuning stability. Photos are of one from our inventory, individual color and grain will vary from mandolin to mandolin. Model: M5-F (F-Style) Top Wood: Aged Tone (Torrefied) Adirondack Spruce Back & Sides: Aged Tone (Torrefied) European Maple Finish: High Gloss Natural Neck Material: Aged Tone Maple Fingerboard: Ebony (Radiused) Nut Width: 1 5/32" (Bone) Scale Length: 13 7/8" Body/Neck Binding: Ivoroid Hardware: Satin Nickel Tailpiece: Custom Engraved Bill James Tailpiece Tuners: Golden Age - Satin Nickel Bridge: Adjustable Ebony Factory Strings: D'Addario XT Mandolin Medium (.011 - .040) Case: Deluxe Bourgeois Hardshell Case

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Make Bourgeois

Condition Brand New

$2,999

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Brian Meader (972)540-6420

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Shipping

We ship most any order placed before 3pm CDT Tuesday through Friday the same day. Orders placed Saturday-Monday will ship the following Tuesday. For new products we will only ship to delivery addresses within the United States. Most pedals are shipped via Priority Mail. Guitars and Amplifiers are shipped via UPS Ground. Other shipping methods are available. Please contact prior to placing your order for shipping cost quotations to your delivery address.

Returns

The Guitar Sanctuary does accept returned items as long as arrangements are made for such within 48 hours of purchase/receipt. Returned items MUST be in the original condition and packing (including owner’s manual, un-used warranty card, any other items that came with the item) in order to qualify for a refund. No refunds are available for “special” ordered guitars or amplifiers (items that were not in stock, but rather ordered per the customers request. The customer is responsible for all freight charges and credit card processing fees incurred in the course of the sale. We cannot refund freight charges. The Guitar Sanctuary will charge a 20% restocking fee for returned effects pedals and amplifiers and a 10% restocking fee for Guitars. The only exceptions are for products that are defective.  Please only purchase an item after you are certain it is right for you! Layaway: You can lay-a-way any product for a maximum of three months. Lay-a-way requires a 25% non-refundable deposit. We will not be able to ship the item until it is paid for in full and as a lay-a-way purchase, does not qualify for the 48 hour approval policy. International Sales: We can ship most guitars and other products internationally. We prefer money orders, cashier’s checks, or bank wire transfers in U.S. dollars. Shipping quotes are only valid for 48 hours. Please consult with your local officials about taxes, duties, currency exchange rates, etc.