Gold Tone GM-55A A-Style Mandolin, New!

Description

Gold Tone GM-55A
A-Style Mandolin
Product Details:
Our A-style features an oil finish. This finish is much thinner than urethane and allows for the best vibration to maximize tone. We've radiused the ebony fingerboard for easy playability and included a fingerboard scoop. Includes a cast tail piece with easy string removal and high quality machine heads for tuning stability. This A-style will compete, sound and playability-wise, with all others at an incredible price point.
Our new Solid Top GM-55A is the best sounding A style mandolin we've heard for under 00 (List 9.00). The sound quality is mainly due to a unique oil finish that is very protective yet allows the instrument to vibrate freely compared to a lacquer or polyurethane finish. The oil finish cannot be simply painted on, or applied and left to soak in. This hand rubbed finish must be rubbed into the wood using an abrasive applicator and a fair amount of elbow grease. Essentially, there must be enough heat and friction to break-down the wax content of the finish, so it will penetrate into the pores of the wood.
The antique appearance is unique and quite different then a satin or gloss finish. For those wondering why the appearance is slightly different then the usual, simply play the instrument and you will understand our reasoning with its surprising volume and tone!!!
Features:
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony radiused
Top: Solid spruce
Bridge: Ebony
Back: Maple (curl veneer)
Sides: Maple
Wood Finish: Oil hand rub
Fingerboard Inlay: Dot
Neck Binding: ABS white
Body Binding: ABS white
Nut: Bone
Tuners: 4 inline deluxe
Tailpiece: Cast easy change
Strings: Medium mandolin
Pickup: Optional LR Baggs Radius mandolin pickup
Scale: 13 7/8
Weight: 2.5 lbs
Nut Width: 1 1/16
Frets: 21
Total Length: 26 1/2
CONTACT US
1-800-878-8882
SHIPPING
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SALES TAX
We collect NJ Sales Tax for items shipping within New Jersey and picked up from our New Jersey location. Local duties, taxes and fees out of the USA are not included in the sale price or shipping charge.
RETURNS
Within 30 days of receipt of your shipment, you may return an item for a refund. Products must be returned with all original contents, including any and all manuals, warranty cards and outer packaging. Please contact us for a Return Authorization with instructions to send the product back. A restocking fee will apply if the item is not returned in original and new condition with all manufacturer packaging and contents intact. Outbound shipping may be free or discounted with purchase, but if the item is returned, original shipping charges may be deducted from the refund.
Exceptions to our Return Policy
Any used gear (items with signs of wear and tear), Software (this may also include hardware that includes software) Sound Cards, Expansion Boards, DVD/DVD-ROM's that have been opened or no longer in shrink wrap are non-returnable. Microphones, USB and Firewire audio or MIDI interfaces will incur a restocking fee. Musicbooks, Headphones, Cables (instrument, snake, mic, speaker, digital, MIDI, studio, adaptors), DJ and Stage Lighting Equipment, any item with saliva contact (harmonicas, reeds, recorders, mouthpieces, etc.), Electronic/acoustic drum sets, and any percussion instruments with scuffs/markings from being struck are non-returnable. Products with any scratches/markings from installation of rack mounts may incur a restocking fee. CD Duplicators/Tape Duplicators/DAT Recorders/Recording media, Accessories (ear pieces, open strings, drumsticks, drumheads, cymbals, tubes, pick-ups, power adapters), RAM Memory & Hard Drives, Components/Drivers/Tweeters, eBay Auction Items, registered products and used products are non-returnable.
Please inspect all contents in package and contact us within 14 days of receipt if an item is defective, damaged or missing from your shipment. The replacement product will ship as soon as it is available by the same shipping service that was selected for the original purchase. You will be responsible for all shipping costs on returned items that are tested to be in normal working condition.
Please contact us at 1-800-878-8882 for a Return Authorization and shipping instructions before returning any items.
ABOUT US
You can feel confident when purchasing from 8thstreet. We sell ONLY factory-sealed products, and are an Authorized U.S. Dealer for all of the brands that we carry. Our Sales Staff is comprised of a group of seasoned musicians who are available by telephone, e-mail and via the chat room. They will help you with any questions you may have on product choice, and work to get you the best prices available.
Our family-run business of three generations has been successful for so many years due to our commitment of fulfilling our customers' ever-growing needs through innovation, lowest prices, and quality of service. 8th Street Music Center was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1940. Originally, the store was located at 8th and Market Streets (hence our name) until we moved to our previous location at 1023 Arch Street in the mid 1970's. Currently, we are now located right outside of Center City Philadelphia in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Over the years, we have provided the best brands of musical equipment to the industry's leading recording studios and artists who helped create and continue to create the music of our times.
We established our 8thstreet.com "Online Music Superstore" web site in 1996, which was the first of its kind. We were the first to take the risk out of doing business online. 8thstreet has been selling top brands of musical equipment online to our customers ever since, expanding our global customer base each year. We now have customers all over the world, but have never grown too big to listen to your feedback.
8th Street Music is dedicated to helping musicians offering the lowest prices, with outstanding and personalized service. Our retail store's slogan has always been, "Don't Get Beat, Call 8th Street!" This mantra still resonates today with our online customers. We strive to make our customers' buying experience pleasant and trouble-free. Our goal is to process your orders quickly, efficiently and professionally. From the initial purchase through product delivery, our customer service is second to none.
8th Street Music
7815 Airport Highway
Pennsauken, NJ 08109