Details
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, walnut fingerboard with snowflake inlays, open-gear tuners with pearloid buttons, genuine bone nut, and gig bag.
Wood grain may vary slightly from product photos shown.
FEATURES
- “A”-style traditional mandolin
- Spruce top with mahogany back and sides
- Fishman Pickup System
- Satin finish
- Snowflake fingerboard inlays
- Includes gig bag
A-STYLE TRADITIONAL MANDOLIN BODY
Deriving its name from its “A” styled body, this mandolin has the quintessential shape that has been around since the inception of the instrument.
FISHMAN PICKUP SYSTEM
This passive pickup is perfect for any player looking to plug in for any gig or recording.
GIG BAG
The PM-180E comes with a gig bag, making storage and transportation a breeze.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
- Body Back: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Top: Laminated Spruce
- Body Finish: Satin
- Body Shape: A-Style Mandolin
- Body Binding: Aged White
- Bracing: Parallel Tone Bars
- Rosette: N/A
NECK
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: "V" Shape
- Scale Length: 13.9" (354mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Walnut
- Fingerboard Radius: 18" (457mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: 2mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.12" (28.4mm)
- Position Inlays: Snowflake
- Truss Rod: Standard
- Truss Rod Nut: 4mm Hex
ELECTRONICS
- Special Electronics: Fishman Implant Mandolin Pickup
HARDWARE
- Bridge: Walnut
- Bridge Pins: N/A
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear with Pearloid Buttons
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
MISCELLANEOUS
- Strings: .011-.040 Gauge
- Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
SKU: FE-0970382337