Sound Pure's Take
The Bourgeois M5-A is a premium A-style mandolin that combines traditional design with the exceptional craftsmanship and tonal refinement Bourgeois is known for. Built with an Aged Tone Adirondack spruce top and Aged Tone maple back, sides, and neck, it delivers a powerful, articulate voice with excellent projection, quick response, and impressive note separation. The A-style body offers a warm, balanced character that works beautifully for everything from bluegrass to folk and acoustic ensemble playing. Elegant details such as ivoroid binding, an ebony fingerboard, and satin nickel tuners complement its timeless aesthetic. Responsive, vibrant, and full of character, the M5-A captures the classic mandolin sound with remarkable clarity and sophistication.
From Bourgeois Guitars
Experience the expressive and complex voice of the new fully torrefied M5A Mandolin. Hand crafted using only the finest materials and custom hardware, master luthier Dana Bourgeois has designed the M5A to deliver superior tonal performance, professional level playability, and a lifetime of inspiration.
- Top Wood
- Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce
- Back Sides
- Aged Tone Maple
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Neck
- Aged Tone Maple
- Tuners
- Golden Age - Satin Nickel
- Finish
- Sunburst - High Gloss
- Nut Width
- 1 5/32"
- Scale Length
- 13 7/8"
- Body Binding
- Ivoroid
- Fretboard Binding
- Ivoroid
- Weight
- 2lbs 3oz
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