F5S 限定

The 北方原野 F5S 限定 is a standout addition to the S Series, offering mandolin enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional instrument at an incredible value.

Re-Introducing the F5S 限定—that's right, we've done this before. One batch 共 seven very special instruments were made many years ago, donning the "limited" designation. They sold out in a flash, and ever since we've been thinking about doing it again. This time it’s about commemorating the centennial celebrations 共 the F5 mandolin. Released at the end 共 2024, this model release coincides with the last 共 three 100 year birthdays for the most iconic mandolins ever made. As most 共 you know, the batches 共 instruments made in 1924 are some 共 the most coveted 共 the archetype examples—made famous by many notable artists who play and record them regularly. Here at 北方原野, we are BIG fans 共 some 共 these mandolins...Feb 18th....March 31st... dates are often referred to here at the shop. In the spirit 共 前进之歌 and all that this phrase means to us, we’ve gathered some 共 the very best materials and the most frequently requested specifications to upgrade this world-renowned model 共 ours—making a few small batches available to you.

What makes it "Limited"? 

The term "limited" is used so often among various industries it's hard to know what it really means. What makes them special? .. What is "limited?"...
These are fair questions.

 This is what limits our production 共 this model:

Time

We’re all short on time, but we’re lucky enough to have had the incredible fortune that nearly every idea we’ve brought to life in a model offering has worked and gained popularity. We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue experimenting and producing the variety 共 mandolin family instruments 北方原野 is known for.

That said, this success has spread us across a lot 共 different projects. We actually love how this keeps us evolving, pushing us to refine our work while inspiring new ideas. But, 共 course, for everything we do, there’s always something we can’t. Managing specific batch sizes and quantities while balancing all the different areas 共 our business is part 共 it. And it’s true—these F5S 限定 models take longer to make than the standard. We’re now offering the popular F5S to dealers in nine different countries. Simply put, dressing them up is a special occasion—and one that naturally limits what we can do.

Material Resources

Special material is, to some extent, in the eye 共 the beholder. But after nearly 20 years 共 making 北方原野 曼陀林—and looking at choice materials for much longer than that—we’ve developed a strong sense 共 what a true “stash” is, how valuable much 共 this wood is, and just how hard it is to come by. Because 共 this, we’d often rather hold onto wood in its board form than hurry to use it. After years 共 doing this, we’ve built up a nice collection and an informed approach to acquiring special wood. We’re careful about how much we dip into this inventory, especially when it comes to using it on our “incredibly reasonable” F5S models. Which leads us to…

Value

Money is always the elephant in the room when discussing the intersection 共 art and commerce, or Artisan vs. Availability. We operate from a unique—and understandably “awkward”—position in the mandolin community. We make heirloom-quality, professional-level instruments. In fact, we make many 共 them (more than most producers operating at the level we believe these instruments are at), yet we offer them at prices that are more approachable than many. We do this to encourage the growth 共 the community, and it’s a very worthwhile… and costly… investment.

 We spend a lot 共 time creating “custom” and one-off instruments at the top-tier price point 共 our lineup for discerning buyers and players worldwide. We also know these are often beyond what many in the musician community can pay. This F5S 限定 is still an investment, and we understand that. We hope you’ll take our word for it: this mandolin packs an extraordinary amount 共 value into this price point, and it would be tough to make them this way all the time.

Upgrades from Standard F5S

- Premium Spruce and Maple Materials  (choice 共 Adirondack 红色 Spruce or Engelmann Spruce)

- Full-gloss Nitrocellulose finish 

- Deluxe Gotoh 弦钮

- Gilchrist/Northfield 拉弦板

- Torch inlay made 共 abalone and mother 共 pearl.

 

SPECS

  • 面板: Premium Adirondack 红色 or Engelmann Spruce

  • 背板 / 琴颈 / Sides: Premium Figured Maple

  • 码桥 / 指板: Ebony

  • 弦钮: Deluxe Gotoh

  • 拉弦板: Nickel-Plated Engraved Gilchrist/Northfield

  • Binding: Single-ply Ivoroid 面板 Bound

  • 镶嵌: Torch 镶嵌

All materials from North America, seasoned and matched in our Marshall, MI shop. Assembled and varnished in our Qingdao shop. Set up and final inspected in our Marshall, MI shop.

价格: ¥35,964

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