Freshly inspected and set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech.  In Excellent condition with modest wear including light scratches and other minor signs of normal handling and use.  This is a sweet single-luthier mandolin made by Rolfe Gerhardt in Maine.  Uniquely designed and voiced.  Graphite reinforced neck.  Highly figured Maple back & sides.  Comes with a hard case.  See below for more details and specifications.

ABOUT ROLFE GERHARDT:

Rolfe Gerhardt started building mandolins in the early 1970s. His work is noted for careful wood selection and a focus on structural integrity and tonal efficiency.  Gerhardt's instruments sit comfortably alongside other boutique models, but at a somewhat lower price point.  Players routinely praise Phoenix mandolins for being easy to play, with smooth neck profiles and  comfortable radii, while still delivering strong cut and a rounded, somewhat “orchestral" tone.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Phoenix Inlay on Headstock

Engraved Schaller Tuners with Pearloid Buttons

1 3/8” Bone Nut

Graphite-Reinforced (No Truss Rod) Flamed Maple Neck with 14” Scale Length

Neck Thickness .80" at First Fret and .98" at Tenth Fret

Ebony Fingerboard with Dot Inlays and 7.25" Radius

22 Small Frets in Excellent Condition

Ebony Bridge on Timeless Timber Maple Base

Spruce Top and Flamed Maple Back & Sides in Tobacco Sunburst Finish

Proprietary Design Tone Bar Bracing

Weight 1 lb 3 oz

Hard Shell Case

Serial Number 377

NOTE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS:

We want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the condition of all used and vintage guitars as accurately as possible in our listings.  Every used guitar shows some signs of play wear and vintage models even more so.  We call out all areas of damage or unusual wear, and describe the overall condition based upon what is "normal" for the age of the instrument.  Expect to see minor dings, finish checking, or other evidence of normal use and aging which may not be captured by photography or explicitly mentioned in the listing. 

We recognize that everyone has their own personal standard of what constitutes acceptable wear and tear.  If play wear is especially critical for you, please contact us to ask any questions you may have.  Your satisfaction is of paramount importance to us.