Gold Tone F6-Plus
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The Gold Tone F6-Plus is a solid, well-built mandolin perfect for the bluegrass enthusiast or player looking for a step up from a beginner instrument. The solid woods give it a surprisingly mature tone, and the adjustable bridge is a nice touch for fine-tuning. It's a great value proposition for those wanting a quality instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Gold Tone F6-Plus
- Mandolin
- Top: soild spruce
- Back and sides: solid maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboardd: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Snowflake
- Scale: 380 mm (15")
- Nut width: 44.4 mm (1 3/4")
- Binding: Cream ABS
- Black / white body binding
- 2-Way adjustable truss rod
- Neck profile: Slim profile
- 21 Frets
- Pickup under the bridge
- Adjustable ebony bridge
- Trapeze tailpiece
- Open machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
- Factory strings Gold Tone FGS (#433159#)
- Colour: Sunburst Satin
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate bluegrass tones.
- • Maple back and sides add warmth and projection.
- • Adjustable ebony bridge allows for precise intonation tweaking.
- • Slim neck profile makes it comfortable for a wide range of players.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners might require more frequent adjustments than sealed ones.
- • Sunburst satin finish is susceptible to fingerprints and minor scratches.
- • Pickup, while functional, won't satisfy advanced amplified mandolin needs.
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Key Features
Body Style
A-Style Mandolin
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Maple
Strings
Gold Tone FGS (#433159#)
Scale Length
380 mm (15 in)
Weight
1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The solid spruce top provides a good, bright tone, but it won't have the same complex overtones as a hand-carved top—it’s more direct and focused.
The pickup is adequate for basic amplification, but a dedicated musician would likely want to upgrade for a more professional sound and versatility.
The slim neck profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find the 1 3/4 in nut width a little snug, especially when chording.
