1985 Apitius F Model

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1985 Apitius F Model

The name Apitius has become synonymous with the modern bluegrass mandolin, as this Canadian Luthier's instruments have come to be revered within bluegrass circles the world over. His instruments are beautifully built and finished, and have the power, chop, and richness we've all come to expect from a quality mandolin. The F Model pictured here was built in 1985 (according to the current owner), although there are no date or serial number markings to be found. Its body it constructed of beautifully figured hard maple and tight, perfectly quartered spruce, and finished in a deep and rich Cremona sunburst. Apitius's carving is immaculate, with perfect recurves and a graceful scroll. The neck length and scale length are F-5 standard, and the slightly radiused bound fingerboard has a nut width of 1-5/32". Ebony bridge, gold hardware, and pearl nut. The mandolin is in excellent condition, but with two small dings near the top edges.
With original hard shell case
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1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model
  • 1985 Apitius F Model

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