Manndolins / Two Point Flat Back / Stringed Instrument For Sale
Currently I am focusing on three styles of acoustic mandolins, the A-7, the F-7 and the Two Point. These all incorporate my "neck-thru" (patent pending) construction technique. While at first glance most people think.......how can that thang sound right when it has that big hunk o' wood goin' through the body? Well...The body is actually hollow and carved just like any other fine arched top/back instrument. I start with a neck profiled like this ...(click on photos to enlarge)....DSC00064.JPG (13331 bytes)........then add "wings" to the neck.
Here is a shot of an F-7 back/neck..............DSC00065.JPG (33077 bytes).........rough carved. Then I attach the rim, then top. This method makes a sleek look to the back of the mando, but mainly does away with the "weakest link" of the mandolin, the neck joint. You'll never have to worry about having the neck "reset" because of neck joint failure. Also by making the neck, neck joint and center of the back one continuous piece there is less energy transfer loss than in a bolt on or glued joint. This translates into more tone, more sustain and volume..
The Two Point model is available in two different versions. One has a carved back and traditionally bent sides while the other has a flat back and sides machined from the same piece of wood. The carved back model has a more traditional sound, full, nice low end and the flat back model has brighter highs with an even tone and great projection.
Standard Features :
bullet
Hand graduated tops
bullet
Back and sides machined from same piece of wood (no bent sides)
bullet
Parallel tone bar bracing
bullet
Top woods available- Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood. (extra fancy tops are an additional cost)
bullet
Back and side wood available- Curly/Quilted maple, Curly Cherry, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available
bullet
12 " radius ebony (Gaboon or Macassar) fretboard standard, flat available
bullet
Banjo size frets standard, other sizes available
bullet
Neck width at nut 1 3/16" standard,
bullet
Bone nut
bullet
Grover 308 Tuning Machines
bullet
Satin finish on back and sides, gloss top
bullet
No binding
bullet
Levy's gigbag
Description Price
Two Point Manndolin Flat Back $1400.00 approx.€1035.00
Manndolins, USA 
Hello, and welcome to my builder profile for Manndolins here on VintageandRare.
I am a "small shop" instrument builder and repairman. In the past I have built dulcimers, acoustic and electric guitars and acoustic and electric mandolins. Currently I am building only mandolins and concentrating on my "neck thru" design. I am open to discuss custom orders and welcome input or comments. So, browse around my site and if you see something you like, have a question or comment give me a call or Email. Thanks for looking !
Jonathan Mann
Ordering Information
Custom orders require a $300 deposit in advance for EM models and $500 for SEM models, balance is due prior to shipping instrument. Shipping will be added to the total of the order. It's a good idea to call or e-mail me for the current delivery schedule. Right now custom orders are shipping in 14-16 weeks. I also sometimes have a standard model or two in stock.
