Richard Morgan Lead Mandolin (RM-4)

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Richard Morgan Lead Mandolin (RM-4)

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This extraordinary mandolin features the signature Richard Morgan pre-tensioned divergent pieces soundboard, quick-release tailpiece and head stock and is made of special/exotic wood found in Tasmania.

Its sound response is clear or bell tone with fewer overtones, balanced response from bass to treble, impressive sustain and attack with more volume than most.

Luthier’s lifetime warranty.

SKU: RM-4 Category:

Description

Luthier

Richard Morgan’s floating sound board

After more than 10 years of research and experimentation on a floating sound board, bridges and sound properties, Australian luthier Richard Morgan has evolved the design of his instruments creating unique modular designs for his instruments. They also look fantastic, so check the video for more! Unique Features A floating sound board , interchangeable very easily, producing amazing sustain Single-point fixed bridge, solving the intonation issues of mandolins due to their moving bridges Mute, allowing silent playing but also long term storage of mandolins without soundboard fatigue Removable neck, for easier maintenance but also shipping Adjustable action, to match any player's preferences. Floating Sound board This is an brilliant feature, an evolution of the resonators of [...]

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Additional information

Year

2016

Country

Australia

Condition

New

Scale

340mm (13 11/32 inches)

Soundboard

King Billy Pine from Tasmania

Soundboard Design

Custom soundholes, Lattice Bracing, Pre-tensioned divergent pieces

Back

Pre-tensioned divergent pieces, Queensland Maple from Australia

Bridge

Full contact, Non-adjustable

Case

No

Finish & Binding

Australian designed post cure shellac finish, Solidwood binding

Fretboard

24 frets, Ebony, Stainless steel fretwire

Headstock

A mandolin golden keys, Open Headstock with horizontal tuners, Tasmanian Myrtle

Neck

Jarrah from western Australia, Dorrel, Celery-top pine from Tasmania, Soft v-neck shape

Neck Design

Floating, Removable

Nut width

33mm (1 5/16 inches)

Sides

Queensland Maple from Australia

Strings

.10 .14 .24 .38, Light

Tailpiece

Cast Bronze, Pin Hinged

Amplification

Νο

Total length

660mm (25,98 inches)

Body (LxWxD)

305mm x 250mm x 70mm

Body Depth (incl. bridge)

105mm (4.14 inches)

Warranty

Lifetime of the luthier, Plan includes any defect in workmanship and doesn't include misuse

Maker

Richard Morgan

1 review for Richard Morgan Lead Mandolin (RM-4)

  1. Nina Gampa, Crete

    A few months ago I became the lucky owner of this special instrument.
    Though I’m an amateur mandolin player, I had the great chance to participate in several concerts during last summer where I had to interact with real musicians in different music ensembles. I would have never been able to respond to these circumstances without Mr. Morgan’s mandolin.
    The quality of the sound is excellent, exactly as mentioned in the description. Apart from all the great features, its impressive volume really helped me because I could always hear myself (even if there was no monitor close to me on stage) during the live performances and that made me feel secure as in two of the ensembles I participated in I had to play next to instruments such as accordion, flute, double bass, violin even a trumpet.
    Also this mandolin is so balanced! I am truly in love with its lower tones; crystal clear and velvety! All the strings produce a full, sweet, professional quality sound.
    I participated in concerts with a mandolin ensemble, an ensemble that plays traditional music from all over Greece and an ensemble that plays folk music from Ireland to Turkey and Syria. This instrument is perfect from all kinds of music and all styles of technique.
    And another thing; its unique, special design is obvious. But when I bought it, I was surprised to see that it’s really even more beautiful than the photos. Every single detail on it “shouts” QUALITY. It’s a piece of art luthiery and I am so happy to have one of my own.
    It has a very pleasant smell (yes, smell!), too, which is a bonus I didn’t expect!

    It took me a really long time to decide which instrument to buy. I was at first skeptic to buy an instrument via internet. However, Christos, whom I knew from http://www.themandolintuner.com , is the greatest guy. Though he is very busy, he is always there to answer all your questions. He was very patient with me and I am more than thankful. Now that the whole procedure is over, I totally recommend this site, if you want to buy one of these really extraordinary instruments. It is 100% reliable. The customer’s service is great. The mandolin made its long journey from Tasmania to my hands, in the island of Crete, in a perfect condition.
    One of the greatest pleasures in my life is to play for myself with my Richard Morgan mandolin. It inspires me to study harder. This mandolin is not only a value for money instrument; it is a lifetime companion, my dream that came true.
    I thank Mr. Morgan and Christos Rizos for that.

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