NORTHFIELD BIG MON F5 MANDOLIN - ICELANDIC BROWN

Features:

Northfield mandolins are easily one of the best selling brands we carry here in our store.... And for good reason... It is hard to beat the quality, tone, and playability of these mandolins for the price. The Big Mon in particular has a wonderful woody tone with the bigger body size.

The Big Mon body style is just slightly different than the standard size to create a little more midrange and bass response, with a nice airy sound. On this model, Northfield has increased the width of the body, at its widest point, by 5mm and also adjusted the depth/width of the sides a little in a few places. Everything is in proportion to this change, so it results in a slightly larger body overall. It's not very noticeable unless you compare it directly to another standard size by lining them up back to back. The change is subtle aesthetically, but immediately apparent in terms of sound. The re-curve carved into the top is extended a little and the top, out towards the edges, has been thinned a bit. All curves are maintained so that the shape is very pleasing to the eye. The body flows into the waist area and continues the line up the side resolving to a very nice circular scroll, with a slightly larger button in the center. They've also changed the thickness for the back accordingly and vary that depending on the type of material we're using. It's always a combination of the exact materials, the age and various properties of the wood and the construction.

• Top: Engelmann Spruce
• Back and Sides: Maple
• Nut Width: 1-1/8"
• Fingerboard Radius: Yes
• Case: Hard case

Model:	NFB-F5E-IB