Apitius F-5 (Canada), c.2001, f-hole Artist model, ‘cherry-black’ sunburst lacquer, carved solid spruce top & stunning flamed maple back/sides/neck, triple bound body/phd, single bound neck, nickel plated tuners & hand engraved tpce, radiused ebony fbd with abalone dot inlays, pearl ‘Apitius’ phd logo & abalone ‘flowerpot’, pearl nut, fabulous early offering from esteemed Ontario luthier – check him out here: http://www.apitiusmandolins.com/index.html
A top professional quality mandolin with rich complex tone & powerful projection in almost unplayed condition (new varnished models start at US$12,650), EC, OHC.
