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
Scale: 13 7/8"
Body Width: 11"
Rim Depth: 1 7/16"
Fingerboard
At Nut: 1 3/16"
At 12th Fret: 1 ½"
The neck meets the body at the 12th fret.
· Hand carved Engelman Spruce top
· Tone bar bracing (X-bracing available)
· Hand carved Curly Maple back & sides
. 3-piece Curly Maple neck with graphite reinforcement
. Multiple-ply Ivoroid body binding
· Bound ebony fretboard
· Mother of Pearl logo and position markers
· Bone nut · Nickel plated Schaller F style tuners
· Nickel plated “Monteleone” style tailpiece
· Ebony “Loar” style bridge and endpin
· Sunburst lacquer finish
· Custom fitted hard-shell case
BOOTS “CENTURY” MODEL
Inspired by the modern archtop innovations of James D'Aquisto, the Boots "Century" mandolin offers all of the power and dynamic range of the Imperial mandolin combined with an additional high end "sparkle" from the large "cats eye" soundholes.
Features
Scale: 13 7/8"
Hand carved Engelman Spruce with top tone bar bracing
Hand carved Curly Maple back & sides
3-piece Curly Maple neck with graphite reinforcement
Hand fit dovetail neck joint
Black body binding
Bound ebony fretboard
Ebony fingerest
Mother of Pearl logo
Gold plated Schaller F style tuners
Gold plated “Monteleone” style tailpiece
Ebony “Loar” style bridge and endpin
Fireburst lacquer finish Custom fitted hard-shell case
BOOTS “NUAGE” MODEL
The Boots “Nuage” model mandolin is a scaled version of the Maccaferri-Selmer Modele Jazz guitar of the 1930’s. Like the Selmers before it, the Nuage combines the full-toned sweetness of a flattop instrument with the “punch” of an archtop. With its long scale and light strings, the Nuage has a clear, well-balanced sound, making it suitable for everything from ‘choro’ and jazz to the classical ensemble.
Features
Scale: 15” w/ Zero Fret
Body Width: 10”
Body Length: 11 7/8”
Rim Depth: 2” neck, 2 ½ ” tail
Fingerboard
At Zero Fret: 1 3/16”
At 12th Fret: 1 ½”
The neck meets the body at the 12th fret.
Engelman Spruce top with Selmer style bracing
Curly Maple back & sides
3-piece Curly Maple neck with graphite reinforcement
Slotted headstock
Multiple-ply body binding
Bound ebony fretboard with Zero Fret
Mother of Pearl position markers
Nickel plated Schaller tuners
Nickel plated “Rigel” style tailpiece
Ebony bridge and endpin
Blonde lacquer finish
Custom fitted hard-shell case
We are building Ukuleles too!
More information about our Ukuleles coming soon.
Here's a recently completed Uke.
Boots Mandolins was started in 1999 with the goal of providing high quality mandolins of distinctive design and exceptional sound quality.
Although our designs are unconventional, our methodology is not. Each Mandolinis individually handcrafted using traditional construction techniques and incorporating only the finest materials and tonewoods.
All Boots mandolins are covered by a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner against defective materials or workmanship.
Eric Foulke - Luthier
