Fender FM-53S FM Series Acoustic Mandolin

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Fender FM-53S FM Series Acoustic Mandolin, Sunburst
Fender FM-53S FM Series Acoustic Mandolin, Sunburst
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Exceptional mandolin tone is your with this Fender acoustic mandolin. Its spruce top and nato back and sides create a rich and focused tone.

This little beauty features a solid Spruce top, Nato neck, back, and sides, 4-ply ivory binding, and gold hardware. The best things do come in small packages!

Features
Body Style: "A" Style Slim-line Mandolin

Top: Solid Spruce

Back and Sides: Nato

Neck: Nato

Fingerboard: Rosewood

No. of Frets: 21

Machine Heads: Gold (Diecast)

Bridge: Rosewood

Electronics: None

Unique Features: Dot Position Inlays, 2-Ply Black Pickguard, 4-Ply Ivory Body Binding, Bound Fingerboard, Gold Tailpiece, "F" Holes

Don't forget to send in the warranty registration card to Fender to receive maximum benefits.

Body Style: "A" Style Slim-line Mandolin

Body Depth: 1.85 in.

Top: Solid Spruce

Back and Sides: Nato

Neck: Nato

Fingerboard: Rosewood (9.96 in.)

Scale Length: 13.7 in.

No. of Frets: 21

Machine Heads: Gold (Diecast)

Bridge: Rosewood

Electronics: None

Finish: Gloss (Polyurethane)

Color: (032) Sunburst

Strings: Fender Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, p/n 0732060003, Gauges .011 to .040

Unique Features: Dot Position Inlays, 2-Ply Black Pickguard, 4-Ply Ivory Body Binding, Bound Fingerboard, Gold Tailpiece, "F" Holes

Introduced: 1998

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818
Acoustic Instruction Tag

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. (46 ratings)
Submitted October 5, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"POS, not what you'd expect from "Fender""

Overall: 1 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I purchased this mandolin about 10 years back & with in the 1st year the neck developed 2 cracks in the neck. 1 just below the headstock & 1 right through the middle of the heel. I bought this because I've owned several 'Fender' products & hoped the quality would be the same. Unfortunately 'Fender' corp. wouldn't replaces or repair this mandolin. It still plays fine (but not great), I wished I'd have saved up a little more & purchased a low end 'Eastman' or 'Mike Kelly'. For this price you'd be better off with a 'Rover' mando which give you alot more bang for your buck.
Features
For this price we should at least get a gig bag. It does hold it's tune pretty well.
Ease of Use
Neck is very thin & string spacing tight, makes hands very sore & cramped.
Quality
Not what you'd expect from 'Fender', cracks in the neck w/ in a year of purchase.
Value
Poor quality for the price
Manufacturer Support
Very poor warranty, not the best experience.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Irish , Rock, Blue Grass,
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