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November 15, 2006 | Hilburn 5-String

From Boulder, Colorado, Builder Jim Hilburn introduces a new Bennedetto inspired 5-string, electric arch-top mandolin. Custom-built for award winning mandolinist Drew Horton, this hollow-body dream is powered by a special hand-wound Kent Armstrong humbucker pick-up with Alnico poles. Known for his incredible detail and sound on his F and A body instruments, we're excited to see him venture into a jazz style instrument!

See the earlier models on his website: Jim Hilburn

Contact builder: Jim Hilburn

Read the Mel Bay Mandolin Sessions: Interview with Jim Hilburn

View picture: 5-string Archtop

Posted by Ted at November 15, 2006 07:53 PM

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