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Folk of the Wood presents
The Rigel A-Plus Standard with Oval Soundhole
(PLEASE NOTE: This is now a Discontinued Model)
Watch our Used Section for these models to turn up once in awhile.
This page will remain up only for reference on
the history of the Rigel Models.
A-Plus Standard: $1650.00 (original retail of this discontinued model)
Since this model is no longer being offered, the following is only listed for historical purposes and no longer applies as order options.
You may specify F-Hole or Oval for either model above.
or call for Substantial Savings off Retail Pricing
Current Discount price includes free hardshell case...the A-Plus 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
Custom Options:
Virzi Acoustical Enhancer: Your Price: 250.00
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
Rigel mandos have a radiused, ebony fingerboard...Loar-reproduction ebony bridges, plated-brass Rigel tailpieces and Schaller tuners, hardshell case is included...This is a superb acoustic electric mando that plays really well. In fact, it plays itself. You cannot find a better neck than what the Rigel offers. Smooth, fast and easy! This combination, with the capability of plugging in, allows you as a player to approach your mando playing with finesse. Now's the chance to capture those nuances and subtleties that escape on the average acoustic mando.
Rigel says: "The A-Plus is a nod to the classic Gibson A-model mandolin translated through the amazing skills of Pete Langdell, creator of the Rigel G-110. With radiused sides, carved maple back, carved and carefully voiced spruce top, maple neck, ebony fingerboard, nickel Schaller tuners and Rigel tailpiece, these sleek, elegant mandolins are bright, responsive and powerful, with an extremely comfortable neck. They're a delight to play."
See a Video Sampler of Rigel Mandolins by Clicking Here
Made in the US of A Vermont
Testimonials:
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 Dear Mickey, The Rigel A+ Deluxe arrived safely on Tuesday just in time for the traditional Thanksgiving jam of old time music. I played it most of Wednesday evening getting comfortable with it. The tone is spectacular. I have two wonderful 1920's Washburns that I would stack up against any Gibson for sustain and brightness if not depth, but the surpasses anything I could have expected in an oval hole for tone, clarity and note separation, ease of playing, depth on open chords, volume, and all around wow-ness for fiddle tunes and celtic music--O'Carolan's Morgan Megan never sounded better. The classical pieces I've tried sound wonderful. I think I like the fact that the sustain isn't so long that it blurs the next note. In short, I'm delighted. It was the right decision to go for the Rigel. I don't have the technique yet to get the sound that Simon Mayor can get out of an f-hole. But this mandolin is extraordinarily sweet-toned and positively rings on a tune like Soldier's Joy or Liberty both of which I played about a hundred times since getting the Rigel. Thank god I live alone.
I want to thank for your advice and your care in updating me about the time of delivery. I received your voice-mail message with all the joy of an expectant father and to hear you make the Rigel sing for me over the phone was a delight. The whole process of consulting with you, working out the details, and finishing the transaction with you was a delight. As I said before, I've dealt with other concerns but yours is the finest top to bottom I've ever encountered in the instrument business. I doubt in fact that any other business has ever been so patient with my inquiries and in keeping me updated. All the thanks in the world goes to you and the gracious folk of the wood. I just put the Rigel down long enough to write this and now I'm going to pick it up again and teach myself "St. Anne's Reel"--the first chord of which sounds saintly already. Bless you Mickey. And thanks be to heaven for you and Folk of the Wood. Warmly, Jon
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
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 Just received my Rigel mandolin. It arrived in perfect shape and right on time to your 's and Peter's estimate given 6 weeks ago when I placed the order. I thank you for all your advice and professional help. It is much appreciated. The Rigel is beautifully shaped and finished and has excellent tone all the way up the neck. Regards, John
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 Mickey, As far as the mandolin; I couldn't be more pleased. It's tone is so resonant and rich. Most striking of all is the ease with which it plays. Almost effortless. My left hand feels comfortable above the 7th fret where as with my other mandos I used to experience wrist pain. A truely beautiful intrument and I don't think I would have gotten a better price or better service anywhere else. Paul Tobin, New Orleans LA
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.
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