This is a New Barnes & Mullins Wimborne Electro Acoustic Mandolin from Barnes & Mullins, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.
The Barnes & Mullins Wimborne Electro Acoustic Mandolin is a traditional 8 string instrument with a solid Spruce top Ebony bridge and Maple back and sides. Offering both great sound and looks this natural finish folk instrument features two F sound holes a Rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays and an engraved tailpiece. The onboard Artec pickup and preamp system enables you to project your sound to larger venues and audiences.
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