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BOOTS “IMPERIAL” MODEL

Inspired by the classic archtop guitars of the 1930’s & 40’s, the Boots “Imperial” model mandolin offers a tonal alternative to the traditional F-5 mandolin. The 11” wide soundboard is hand carved and tuned to offer the widest dynamic range, producing a full, open and balanced woody tone. The power and sensitivity of this instrument makes it suitable for a wide variety of musical styles.

Features

bulletScale: 13 7/8" 
bulletBody Width: 11" 
bulletRim Depth: 1 7/16" 
bulletFingerboard 
bulletAt Nut: 1 3/16" 
bulletAt 12th Fret: 1 ˝" 
bulletThe neck meets the body at the 12th fret.

Specifications 

bullet· Hand carved Engelman Spruce top
bullet· Tone bar bracing (X-bracing available)
bullet· Hand carved Curly Maple back & sides
bullet. 3-piece Curly Maple neck with graphite reinforcement 
bullet. Multiple-ply Ivoroid body binding 
bullet· Bound ebony fretboard 
bullet· Mother of Pearl logo and position markers 
bullet· Bone nut · Nickel plated Schaller F style tuners 
bullet· Nickel plated “Rigel” style tailpiece 
bullet· Ebony “Loar” style bridge and endpin 
bullet· Sunburst lacquer finish 
bullet· Custom fitted hard-shell case

Pricing

Download Boots Imperial .PDF Pricing & Specifications Sheet

 

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