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Folk of the Wood presents
Rigel G-5 F-Style Mandolin

RIGEL IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS


G-5:



Current Discount price includes free hardshell case...the A-Natural includes a featherlite case...the A-Plus Deluxe and up include the standard tweed case...

Optional Deluxe Tweed case can be purchased for an additional 75.00.
The Deluxe tweed case features
1) Cloth tweed, rather than vinyl
2) Leather end binding & handle, rather than vinyl
3) Higher grade interior

THE G-5

Like the legendary classic instruments of yesteryear, the G5 is meticulously hand-carved with highly-figured eastern Rock maple back, sides and neck and Adirondack red spruce top. Ebony fingerboard and master-grade, ebony adjustable bridge bridge with gold or nickel Grover tuners and Rigel's wonderful tailpiece. Available with or without custom inlays, binding and pickguard.
The G5 utilizes the tradtional Florentine shape combined with the classic Rigel radiused sides and construction. Rigel master luthiers devote great time and attention to the voicing and detail of every G5 with spectacular results. Each is a work of art that is exceptionally well-balanced and responsive to a multitude of playing styles.
With a voice of unequaled tone, balance and power, every Rigel G5 is an exceptional, handcrafted instrument that will bring many years of enjoyment and pride.

Rigel tailpiece; bone nut; ebony adjustable bridge. These models come with a custom Rigel hardshell case.

Custom Inlay: Your Price 170.00
Custom inlays are all done by David Nichols of Custom Pearl Inlays. Dave does all of the custom work for Martin, Gibson and Fender. Basically, he'll do whatever the customer wants and the cost can run from $100 to many thousands.
Loar Profile Neck: Your Price: 275.00
The Loar profile has a more pronounced V-shape than our standard profile, is slightly narrower at the nut at 1 1/16". Jumbo Frets: Your Price: 70.00
Lefty Option: Your Price: 250.00
Optional Solid Custom Finish: 125.00

Made in the US of A Vermont 

Testimonials:

Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:58:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Rigel G-110 Thanks

Hi,

Thanks for getting My Rigel G-110 out so quickly. It
arrived yesterday around noon. It's fabulous, I'm in
love with it already. Great mandolin at a very good
(unbeatable) price. Good luck with the business!
Best,

Tim

Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 Mickey, I received my Rigel mandolin today and it is everything you said it would be, and everything I hoped it would be. Even though I had pretty much made up my mind on a Rigel, your confirmation that it would be ideal for the kind of stuff I play (Jazz) was right on the money. Thanks. I've played music, bought, sold and traded instruments most of my life. I have never had a fairer, squarer deal, ever. It's not easy to give up a vintage piece that you've had for a long time but the deal you offered me made it absolutely painless. I know that my new mandolin is much better suited for my purposes. Thanks again. My best to you, Rick Breeden.

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 Hey Mickey, Just wanted to drop a line to let you know how much I appreciate doing business with you. Every transaction was a breeze and everything was as promised. The Rigel is an absolute joy, I can hardly put it down, much to the chagrin of my wife(who does now have a potter's wheel!) I will definitely recommend you and plug you whenever possible. Good luck with your production projects. I am sure they will be first class, informative and helpful to the student. You will be the one I contact for all my future acoustic needs. Sincerely, Tim Winey

 

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