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 February 9, 2009 | JP Charles Luthier; new BSA5 semi-acoustic 5-string electric mandolin.
We've mentioned him before, Brazilian luthier Jean Paul Charles just introduced his latest, a 5-string version of his arch-top BAS4 electric. As with his 4-string, the violin style hand-carved top is made of Brazilian Cedro, a Mahogany hand carved back and neck (or Ivorywood), adorned with a Brazilian rosewood head plate and pickguard. Rosewood fretboard is a comfortable 15" radius with mother of pearl dots, medium fret wire, bone nut, and bone/rosewood bridge. ABS bindings available in beige or caramel, chrome tuning machines and tailpiece. Electronics include humbucker pickup with volume, tone, and mini-switch selector. Its US base price of U$ 2180 includes clear natural nitrocellulose finish, and a rectangular hard case.
BSA 5 with humbucker and piezo pickup combination
Ivorywood neck
English Website information: BSA 5-string jazz mandolin
Builder's website: JP Charles, Luthier
JazzMando site author's personally owned JP Charles: 4-string prototype
Posted by Ted at February 9, 2009 6:03 AM
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