2026 BOURGEOIS M5-A SB A-STYLE MANDOLIN

This thoroughly impressive mandolin from Bourgeois is in like-new condition and sounds and plays absolutely wonderful! The attractive dovetail joints on the two-piece back and sides, along with the subtle sunburst finish, make this instrument a visually elegant standout as well.

Here are some specifications from the manufacturer:

Vintage soul meets modern precision: The Bourgeois M5-A-SB

With the M5-A-SB, the renowned instrument maker Bourgeois Guitars presents an A-style mandolin that sets new standards in terms of tone and aesthetics. Designed by legendary luthier Dana Bourgeois, this instrument combines decades of experience in guitar making with the craftsmanship excellence of the partnership with Eastman. The result is a mandolin that sounds like a perfectly broken-in vintage instrument from day one.

Exquisite Tonewoods with Aged Tone Treatment

At the heart of the M5-A-SB is the hand-selected Adirondack spruce top, which has undergone the special Aged Tone (torrefaction) process. This thermal aging process alters the wood’s cellular structure, giving it the resonance and responsiveness of an instrument that has been aged for decades. Combined with a back and sides made of highly figured European maple (also Aged Tone), the mandolin delivers a complex, powerful sound with brilliant projection and warm sustain.

Design & Playability

The classic sunburst finish is applied by hand in a labor-intensive process to bring out the natural grain of the maple in a particularly vivid way. For guitarists switching to the mandolin, the M5-A-SB offers a key advantage: The nut width of 29.4 mm (1 5/32") is slightly wider than standard, providing a more comfortable playing experience and more space on the ebony fingerboard.

Premium Hardware for Maximum Reliability

No compromises on features: The mandolin features an exclusive, engraved Bill James tailpiece, which not only looks elegant but also makes changing strings considerably easier. Precision Waverly Golden Age tuners in satin nickel ensure absolute tuning stability, while the adjustable ebony bridge allows for perfect intonation.

All technical details at a glance:

Model: M5-A-SB (A-style with F-holes)
Top: Solid Adirondack spruce (Aged Tone / Torrefied)
Back & Sides: Solid European curly maple (Aged Tone)
Neck: European maple (Aged Tone)
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
Finish: High Gloss Sunburst (hand-applied)
Nut Width: 29.4 mm (1 5/32')
Scale Length: 352 mm (13 7/8')
Nut Material: Bone
Tuners: Waverly Golden Age – Satin Nickel
Tailpiece: Custom Bill James Engraved – Satin Nickel
Binding: Ivoroid on body and fingerboard
Includes: High-quality Loar-style rectangular case

The instrument comes ready to play, with no signs of use, in its custom-molded case with the original paperwork.