Stephen Gilchrist is currently working on a new batch of Model 1 mandolins and a few Model 5's, scheduled for delivery in early January 2010. To reserve a Gilchrist, or for more information, please call Christie Carter at 615 256-2033 or email christie@gruhn.com.Model 1 is modeled on Gibson's snakehead A-Jr., with pear-shaped body and oval soundhole.Specifications include: sugar maple back, sides and neck, red spruce top, single strut brace, ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, clamsehll tailpiece, Elite tuners, spirit varnish finish and Calton case.
Options:
Nut width: Standard 1 1/8" or Wide 1 3/16"
Fingerboard: Flat or 7" Radius
Price: $7500.
Model 5 is based on Gibson's 1923 F-5. Options are the same as on Model 1. Price: $22,500