{"product_id":"northfield-big-mon-nfb-f5iwn-amber-gloss-italian-spruce-wide-nut-new-24930","title":"Northfield Big Mon NFB-F5IWN Amber Gloss Italian Spruce Wide Nut - New","description":"Northfield's \"Big Mon\" is of course named after the famous Bill Monroe tune, and like his iconic Lloyd Loar F-5 it has the black-white purfling lines on the sides (instead of on the top and back). Unlike Monroe’s Loar, the Big Mon has a slightly larger body which produces a bit of extra oomph in volume and resonance, which becomes clear with just a few chord chops and quick runs with your flat pick. This mandolin preserves the character of a vintage instrument with all the playability of a modern, professional grade instrument. Northfield pulled out all the stops for this model, which is evident in its hybrid-varnish finish. This example has an amber finish, an Italian spruce top and the slightly wider,  1 3\/16\" nut.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eAesthetics, playability, and tone accounted for; the Big Mon is still very much its own thing in the most appealing way. The finish has a satin sheen, and the back of the neck has the look of a carefully worn fiddle neck. The inlay in the headstock looks great and is uniquely Northfield. For modern players, the radiused fingerboard is a must, and the extension is shortened and slightly scooped, so you can confidently pick close to the neck for a bubbly and warm tone. A Big Mon will, without a doubt, cut for leads in a group, and blend-in perfectly for rhythm. Regardless of the style you’re playing, the Big Mon definitely can bring it all to the table. It comes with the lightweight yet sturdy Airloom “Recurve” case.","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838730527039,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G21967531","price":2847.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/1721451.jpg?v=1782094567","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/northfield-big-mon-nfb-f5iwn-amber-gloss-italian-spruce-wide-nut-new-24930","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}