December 2023 Wade F-5 20092
“Of all the new mandolins I have ever received, this one needed nothing: no action adjustment, no “playing-in” time, nothing. Out of the box, it has a wonderful tone, plenty of volume and plays with no effort at all. I think this is the closest to getting a brand new 1923 F5 in 1923 as any mandolin on the market today.” —Tony Williamson
Yoichi Ueda, master luthier, builds high quality mandolins and guitars in Osaka, Japan. He has achieved a fine international reputation for his extraordinary work. Dedication to supporting the journey-man musician has been an earmark of his personal philosophy since opening his shop, and for this reason, his instruments have remained affordable despite rising costs of materials. This remarkable instrument is one of the best values in the current market, and we can offer it for sale far below other mandolins of this quality.
Features and appointments of Wade F5 20092 include the classic carved top and parallel tone bar construction with f-holes, and long, one-piece curly maple neck (which places the bridge in the center of the f-holes); headstock inlay consisting of “The Wade” and abalone flowerpot; pearl button tuners with notched endplate; hand-engraved tailpiece; pick guard following body points; all hardware silver plated; and light shaded-sunburst varnish finish à la the 1923 F5. The Wade F5 20092 has a wonderful tone, volume and response, absolutely one of the best (and closest) reproductions of a 1923 F-5 mandolin available today. $6500 includes free UPS shipping in Continental US and shared cost on some overseas destinations.