Bourgeois M5A A-Style Mandolin - Sunburst
The Bourgeois M5 A-Style Mandolin in Sunburst is built with a focus on traditional materials and careful workmanship. Its top is hand-carved from torrefied Aged Tone Adirondack spruce, a treatment that gives the wood a drier, more mature sound from the start. The back, sides and neck are made from torrefied European maple, which adds clarity, volume and a steady sustain. Together, these woods provide a tone that feels broken-in from the start without relying on heavy ornamentation or overly modern styling.
Bourgeois' new Sunburst finish evokes the golden age of American mandolin craftsmanship, offering players a connection to iconic music traditions while delivering the reliability and playability expected from a modern instrument. Unlike most modern sunbursts created with sprayed finishes, Bourgeois mandolins use traditional hand-applied, water-based stains that blend directly into the wood. This method enhances the natural “chatoyance”—a shimmering reflectivity of figured maple and carved tops- causing colours to shift and dance under changing light. This finish beautifully highlights the natural beauty of the figured maple, creating an instrument that’s as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive.
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