1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5

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1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5

A tremendous example of a hand-crafted F-5 style mandolin. Oliver Apitius'mandolins are among the most highly regarded bluegrass instruments evermade, which is why there is currently a two to three year wait for newinstruments from this Canadian maker. This is Apitius' top-of-the-linemodel, featuring German spruce top; highly flamed maple back, rims and neck;ebony fingerboard, bridge and pickguard; pearl nut, gold Schaller tunerswith MOP buttons, and a stunning abalone floral motif on the headstock. Theplates are beautifully and evenly carved in the traditional pattern;reflective nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Although the instrument appearsvirtually unplayed, it has developed a rich voice, with clear projection,articulation and sustain. Send your banjo player home with his tail betweenhis legs! There can be no doubt, this is a master-grade instrument.
Soldwith a like-new Calton fiberglass case.
SOLD
1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5
  • 1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5
  • 1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5
  • 1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5
  • 1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5
  • 1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5
  • 1997 Apitius Grand Classic F-5

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