Description

The Gold Tone GM-10 « Frypan » is an homage to the fondly-remembered Flatiron M2 mandolin. Created by Chuck Morrison in the late 1970s, the M2’s design was based on a mandolin called the Army/Navy model, which was built under contract for the US military during WWI. During this time the mandolin was the most popular stringed instrument, and its light weight, slim profile and sparkling tone was ideal for backpacking and lifting spirits. The Gold Tone Frypan mandolin embodies the spirit and sound of this classic mandolin while maintaining its affordability.
This super-affordable, all solid wood 1.8 pound flattie is easy to tote anywhere you want to make music, and the Frypan’s sweet tone and easy playability will please any player. The solid spruce top generates the mandolin’s full tonal range while the solid maple sides and back efficiently reflect and amplify the sound. High-quality components are used throughout its construction: nickel-plated tuners (with attractive striped buttons), mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, adjustable 2-way truss rod, rosewood bridge and black ABS bindings, all topped off by a durable gloss finish. All of this, and a hard-shell case is included.

Specifications

Headstock
Buttons: Striped
Nut Width: 1 1/8″
Tuners: Nickel A Style
Neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 18
Inlay: Dots & Snowflake
Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two way
Body
Back & Sides: Solid Maple
Binding: Black ABS
Bridge: Adjustable Bridge
Finish: Gloss Poly
Hardware: Nickel
Tailpiece: GM-10 Tailpiece
Top: Solid Spruce
Dimensions
Scale Length: 13 3/4″
Weight: 1.8 lbs
Other
Case: Included
String Gauge: .040w, .026w, .016, .011 (Doubled)
Tuning: GDAE