{"title":"Northfield Mandolins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"northfield-artist-series-nfa-f51i-5-bar-bracing-mandolin-new-26203","title":"Northfield Artist Series NFA-F51I 5-Bar Bracing Mandolin - New","description":"Northfield’s Artist Series mandolins are built with meticulous attention to detail from the finest tonewoods. This particular example has a carved Alpine spruce top and Northfield's 5-bar bracing system, a unique variation on the classic two tone-bar configuration. We find the 5-bar bracing produces is very responsive mandolin with a strong fundamental with a focused, sparkling upper register. The finish is spirit varnish which is softer and more flexible than nitrocellulose lacquer. Playability is enhanced with a fully radiused fretboard.The Artist Series mandolins were developed with extensive input from Mike Marshall, are produced in limited numbers and never stick around for long. Includes Northfield’s Airloom Tura Carbon Fiber case.","brand":"Northfield Mandolins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910228037831,"sku":"NORNFAF51I-A260265","price":7495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1124361.jpg?v=1788953642"},{"product_id":"northfield-a4-special-nfmsp-a4-black-top-gloss-wide-nut-mandolin-new-26385","title":"Northfield A4 Special NFMSP-A4 Black Top Gloss Wide Nut Mandolin - New","description":"Although the model code \"A-4\" reminds vintage mandolin fans of Gibson's highest A model, that's where the similarities to this Northfield A4 Special end. For starters, Northfield has moved up both the soundhole and the bridge, giving you 14 frets clear of the body. The end of the fingerboard is also cantilevered above the top, which results in a larger and far more active soundboard.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eWhat this means to the player is the A4 Special offers the same access to the upper frets that you enjoy with an F-model, and the tone and volume are expanded as well. Yet the oval soundhole and lateral top brace give you the warmer, sweeter tone you expect from a mandolin that doesn't rely on f soundholes and tone bars top bracing. The figured maple, multi-ply binding and shaded varnish finish are equivalent to the best Northfield F models. This example has the wider 1 3\/16\" nut width and a radiused fretboard. This A4 Special may change how you think about A model mandolins.","brand":"Northfield Mandolins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46976913014983,"sku":"NORNFMSPA4WNBTGL-ASM260215","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1124791.jpg?v=1788953762"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gryphonstrings.mom\/collections\/northfield-mandolins.oembed","provider":"Gryphon Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}