Dragonfly III
This is a limited production mandolin and (only 20 per month produced in each color). This model with the Dragonfly inlay will only be offered for 24 months and then it is retired. The centerpiece of the Dragonfly models is the unique vine inlay design carefully inlaid into the fingerboard. The inlay made from real pearl and abalone gives this mandolin a truly custom look. The Flame has one of our most in demand mandolin features, a radiused fingerboard. The radiused board is comfortable to play and many players feel that it improves their performance. The back of this fine new model also features a figured maple. Flame maple is also used on the neck and sides.
FREE wooden hard-shell case (limited time offer).
Solid Carved Spruce Top
Limited Edition Pearl and Abalone Inlay
Radiused Ebony Fingerboard
Solid Carved FLAME Maple Back
Only 20 Produced Per Month
Solid FLAME Maple Sides
Rock Maple Neck
Fully Bound Traditional F Headstock
Scooped Fingerboard Extension
Hand Carved Top, Back and Bracing
Double Adjustable Truss Rod
Ebony Fingerboard
High Quality Grover Tuners
Dovetail Neck Joint
Fully Bound Back
Gold Hardware
Graphtech Tusq Nut
New Cast Tailpiece
2 Year Warranty on materials and
craftsmanship
Made in Korea
Fully Setup in our shop
Colors: Tobacco Sunburst, Walnut and Hickory Sunset
Additional work performed in the Folkmusician shop:
Truss rod is adjusted.
Fretboard is leveled so that the string height may be lowered without buzzing.
Frets are crowned
Nut is filed to lower the string height and insure the strings fit correctly (very important).
Bridge work is done as needed to assure proper string height and eliminate buzzing.
Bridge is positioned so that the mandolin has proper intonation and plays in tune.
String grooves are properly fit to the string to eliminate buzz and maximize tone.
Tailpiece receives work (as needed), to prevent buzzing.
Tuners are lubricated to help them turn smoothly.
Instrument is tuned and played before making any final adjustments.
These steps take up a great deal of time and require the mandolin to be restrung and tested multiple times while the work is being performed.
This is what sets our mandolins apart from those purchased from elsewhere. Even though the mandolin may be the same model, our version will have an improvement in playability and tone.
This is often the difference between a virtually unplayable instrument and a mandolin that is a joy to own.
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