Description
Standard Specifications:
Sitka Spruce top
Maple body/neck/peghead
Standard 1 1/8” bone nut
Ebony Ranger Star Inlay
14” Scale length
Maple Fingerboard
Ebony Bridge
Custom Shell Tailpiece
Natural Color and satin oil finish
Padded Gig Bag and Leather Cord Strap included
Size: 23 inches long, 7 3/4 inches wide, 1 1/4 inches deep (without bridge)
Instrument itself weighs about 1.6 lbs, or .72 KG. The gig bag weighs about 1 lb.
We can do more customizations, just Contact Us to talk about them!
Here’s a nice letter from one of our creative Ranger Players:
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.
sstrock58 –
I have owned and played a Sweet Pea made in September 21, 2001 for several years before moving up to a 2014 Bitterroot A made in Bend. I have played the new Ranger and found it to be a great quality solid wood instrument worthy of being used in many settings. Steve Strock
nickypolo –
I love my Ranger! I upgraded to the walnut with radiused ebony fretboard. From the start I was blown away with how great it looked and sounded! You can’t beat its size and portability as well! Overall, a solid instrument and must buy for any mandolinist who wants a mandolin that can go just about anywhere!!!