UPDATE: Only Gibson F-5L left- available for immediate shipment until the end of July, when we shut down for awhile to move.
Just in four great, gently used, instruments for sale. Check out the links for more details, images, and pricing. We’ll be able to ship these out for awhile before our move, so act now.
Starting with this amazing Gibson F-5L Mando Montana built Gibson F5L signed by Steve Carlson #7025108. One of the first Gibson mandolins built in the Flatiron shop after Gibson acquired the company in 1987.
Just a note to let you know the shop is now shutdown until September 2020, when we’ll be set up at our new place. (We do have the two MAC instruments left: the Gibson F5L and Weber Bitterroot F. So keep in mind for September!) We’ll miss the old school, but it’s a bit big for us now, and we retain all of the memories of luthiers, players, vendors, dealers, and mandolins.
So schedule your Mando’s trip to ‘The Mando Spa’, as several of our players have taken to calling it, in the fall. Don’t hesitate to contact Bruce to talk about repairs or ordering a new mando, if you like. I’m sure he’d like to take a break from packing.
If you’re interested in ordering a Ranger, parts or accessories, please watch the website and our FaceBook page for reopening/ordering information, or don’t hesitate to Contact Us directly (we’ll still be online}.
Just to let you know, we are not shut down for repairs or new instruments.
Sporting a smaller profile than a standard mandolin, but having a standard scale/neck size, it plays like a full size mando. It’s also a great Beginner Mandolin as you can be assured of quality construction and setup at a reasonable price, with great Player Support, and made in the USA. It comes with a handy small Mandolin Chord Book.
This tough little mandolin will go anywhere with you weighing less than two pounds in the case.
Also, Consider Personalization! This one sports a Walnut Body, Ebony Radius Fingerboard, Ebony Peghead, Rosette Soundhole, and Custom Peghead Inlay
AND- He Liked It!!
Hi Mary and Bruce, I am so sorry for the late response. I was out of town when the Ranger arrived (a neighbor held it). What a pleasant surprise when I got it in my hands! I can only write good things. Great fit and finish, excellent setup, and gorgeous inlay! Out of the box and tuned, the Ranger was incredible to play – as smooth as butter. I decided to take it to a couple of jams to see how it “fit in”. Wow! Even with its diminutive size, this mandolin has a strong voice. Although I expected to use the Ranger as a easily accessible practice and travel instrument, I think it will spend some time in public. Thank you, Mary and Bruce for returning to Montana, opening Montana Lutherie, and building my Ranger. Without a doubt, it is the best travel mandolin. (And, again, the wheat shock inlay is stunning – I love it!) My Best, R. D.
Built here in Montana, in 2010, for a personal friend of Bruce. The only reason he’s parting with this beauty is that he recently acquired a new build from Bruce, a B2 two point. Check out the details, here, and don’t hesitate to Contact Bruce to talk it over.
For the past 20 years this Big Sky F Mandolin, shown below, was well loved and cared for by its late owner who’s son would love to have it played again by someone who will appreciate it as much as his father did. Fantastic shape with only a few small finish checks. $5500. The Big Sky is well known to have that old Loar sound.
Montana built, Serial Number 035401.
Also, following is a screaming deal on this Weber Santiam F-Style Mandolin:
Oregon built Weber Santiam #1 of 10 (Limited Edition) is in perfect condition and plays like butter.
Now $3995.00
Buying a high-end instrument on the internet is often a big decision and you can make it easier by having a reputable third party certify that is it in good playable condition and verifying the general condition.
Send in your mandolin family instrument to be checked out, tuned up, and evaluated.
Simple to enhance the playability of your instrument for your own enjoyment and peace of mind, OR
Avoid problems and increase trust thereby increasing the resale value, and decreasing time on the market if you are planning to sell your mandolin.
Sell your instrument while keeping your identity private and allowing us to talk to buyers. For instance, in the past we have been contacted by people who inherited an instrument, are not knowledgeable, but desire to market it.
If you’re considering selling your instrument don’t hesitate to Contact Bruce to discuss!
I think I’ve said before that our Ranger players are the most creative, but they are also the nicest!
Received the Ranger, Dec. 20. So beautiful. Thank you. I study and play it, at night, while my wife is sleeping. Does’t bother her. The inlay of my grandchildren’s initials and the Sequoia tree( for my wife), are exquisite!! Wonderful tone, for a small body!! It’s like holding a baby. Also, I like to get a whiff of the wood, from the sound hole, before making music. Thank you so much. I hope you all have a good year. BB
