Well-known as a familiar mainstay in folk, bluegrass, and country music, the mandolin is the perfect addition for alternative bands, singer-songwriters and pop/rock players looking to diversify their sound. The Fender Paramount PM-180E features a spruce top, mahogany "A"- style body, and parallel tone bar bracing for a bright, clear tone. For those looking to plug in, it comes equipped with a Fishman® pickup ideal for sitting perfectly in the mix with a full band or small acoustic ensemble. Other features include a comfortable neck profile, a walnut fingerboard with snowflake inlays, open-gear tuners with pearloid buttons, genuine bone nut, and a gig bag. Specifications Body Shape A-Style Mandolin Body Material Laminated Spruce (Top), Laminated Mahogany (Back & Sides) Body Finish Satin Neck Profile "V" Shape Fretboard Material Caramelized Maple Fretboard Radius 18" (457mm) Scale Length 13.9" (354mm) No. of Frets 21 Fretboard Inlays Snowflake Inlays Electronics Fishman® Implant Mandolin Pickup Bridge Walnut Pickguard 3-Ply Black Strings Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, (.011-.040 Gauges) Tuning Machines Open-Gear with Pearloid Buttons Hardware Finish Chrome Case Gig Bag

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Known for their vibrant tones, open-back banjos have been a staple for bluegrass and folk players alike since the inception of the genres. The Fender Paramount PB-180E Banjo is perfect for the player looking for a traditional-styled banjo with functional modern appointments. This model features a mahogany rim and neck with a Remo Fiberskyn® head and comes equipped with proprietary Fishman® electronics to amplify your sound. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced player, this banjo is a perfect addition. Other features include a comfortable neck profile, walnut fingerboard with snowflake inlays, armrest, genuine bone nut, and gig bag Specifications Body Shape Banjo Rim Material Multi-Ply Mahogany Body Finish Satin Hooks 24 Neck Profile "C" Shape Fretboard Material Walnut Fretboard Radius Flat Scale Length 26.4" (671 mm) No. of Frets 22  Fretboard Inlays Snowflake Electronics Fishman® Implant Banjo Pickup Bridge Maple/Ebony Strings D'Addario® EJ61 Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.023 Gauges) Tuning Machines Chrome Die-Cast with Pearl Buttons Hardware Finish Nickel Case Gig Bag

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