{"product_id":"northfield-nfaf51i-italian-spruce-maple","title":"Northfield NFAF51I Italian Spruce Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Northfield NFAF51I combines the best of both worlds: the warm, rich tone of flamed maple with the clear projection of Italian alpine spruce! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Northfield NFAF51I combines the best of both worlds: the warm, rich tone of flamed maple with the clear projection of Italian alpine spruce! This F-style mandolin, with its stunning Dark Cherryburst finish and artistic 5-bar bracing, delivers the balanced sound and playing comfort sought after by both bluegrass veterans and classical players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthfield Mandolins has established itself as one of the most respected boutique mandolin builders in North America. Their instruments are renowned for striking the perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F-style design, originally popularized by Lloyd Loar at Gibson in the 1920s, remains the gold standard for mandolinists in search of that classic American sound with maximum projection and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flamed maple body provides a warm, full tone with beautiful overtones, while the Italian alpine spruce top adds the clarity and articulation essential for fast passages. The soft V-shaped neck with ebony fingerboard ensures excellent playing comfort, and the Gotoh tuners with ebony buttons provide stable, accurate tuning. With its ivoroid binding and mother-of-pearl inlays, this mandolin radiates the elegance you would expect from a superb instrument. Supplied in a case with TFOA passport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"A250249","offer_id":53838884864319,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G35918947","price":3699.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/image_1920_e2a01e6a-7ced-47f5-bc93-9b015e052aaa.jpg?v=1782094837","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/northfield-nfaf51i-italian-spruce-maple","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}