The Bourgeois M5F-SB is a high-performance F-style mandolin that bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern acoustic innovation. Featuring a hand-rubbed Sunburst finish and Dana Bourgeois’ legendary Aged Tone (Torrefied) tonewoods, this instrument delivers the explosive "chop" and rich, woody resonance of a prized vintage mandolin from day one.
The M5F-SB is built for the player who requires maximum projection and tonal complexity. The foundation of its massive voice is a Fully Torrefied Adirondack Spruce top, paired with Aged Tone European Maple back and sides. This thermal curing process removes moisture and volatiles at a cellular level, allowing the wood to vibrate with the freedom and clarity usually found only in instruments that have been played for decades.
Visually, the M5F-SB is a masterclass in aesthetics. The hand-applied, water-based Sunburst stain is rubbed directly into the wood grain, creating a deep, three-dimensional effect that celebrates the figure of the maple rather than masking it.
Every M5F-SB is a collaborative triumph, combining the design and voicing expertise of the Bourgeois team in Maine with the world-class hand-carving skills of Eastman’s master luthiers. Outfitted with a radiused fingerboard for effortless playability and a custom-engraved Bill James tailpiece for superior sustain, the M5F-SB is the definitive choice for the serious bluegrass professional.
Key Performance Features:
- Fully Torrefied Construction: Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce and Maple provide a massive volume ceiling and "broken-in" vintage warmth.
- Hand-Applied Sunburst: Traditional water-based staining process highlights the natural beauty and chatoyance of the wood.
- Dana Bourgeois Voicing: Architecture and plate-tuning designed by Dana Bourgeois for a sophisticated, balanced frequency response.
- Elite Appointments: Custom-engraved Bill James tailpiece and Golden Age tuners ensure rock-solid tuning and easier string changes.
Model: M5F-SB (F-Style)
Top Wood: Aged Tone (Torrefied) Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Aged Tone (Torrefied) European Maple
Finish: Hand-Applied Sunburst (High Gloss)
Neck Material: Aged Tone Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony (Radiused)
Nut Width: 1 5/32" (Bone)
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Body/Neck Binding: Ivoroid
Hardware: Satin Nickel
Tailpiece: Custom Engraved Bill James Tailpiece
Tuners: Golden Age - Satin Nickel
Bridge: Adjustable Ebony
Case: Deluxe Bourgeois Hardshell Case
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