Fender Concert Tone "A" 52E electric-acoustic mandolin

General

Are you looking for a good mandolin that will last you for years, without having to break the bank to buy one? Then the mandolins from the Fender Concert Tone series are an excellent choice. This series consists of many different mandolins in various price ranges. This is the Concert Tone "A" 52E model, a mid-range mandolin. The E in the type number indicates that this mandolin is equipped with a pickup. As type A mandolins are relatively easy to produce, they have retained their reasonable pricing. However, they are made of high-quality materials, and one look at the finish will tell you that this is quite a professional instrument.

Construction

This Fender Concert Tone A 52E's teardrop shaped body has a spruce top. Spruce wood allows for a beautifully shimmering sound that is further embellished by the mahogany sides and back, and the 21-fret rosewood fretboard. The nato neck has a modern V profile, as well as a dual action truss road that allows for even minute adjustments. Furthermore, the height-adjustable rosewood bridge and four durable open geared tuners help keep the instrument in tune. Finally, amplification is handled by the Piezo pickup in the bridge.

Concert Tone A 52E: elegant finish

Besides their distinctive sound, mandolins are also known for their elaborate, elegant designs. Luthiers used them to display their artisanship to the world. While type A mandolins might be the most simple in design, the Concert Tone A 52E has been finished with the greatest of care. Its body is decorated with 4-ply bindings and the headstock features a beautifully rendered Fender logo. Finally, the gorgeous position markers and tortoise pickguard round out the excellent design features on this mandolin.