Gernandt Stringed Instruments

This custom mandolin design began with a customer looking for something different than most common mandolins. Starting at the drafting table Gernandt began designing a new model. This asymmetrical mandolin design has roots in vintage designs but with the additions of modern elements.

 

Pleased with the outcome, Gernandt has added this custom mandolin to the standard list of instruments offered. This custom model is available with the more modern soundhole design or the more traditional  oval soundhole. The soundboard with the modern soundhole design has asymmetrical tone bars which deliver a more powerful projection. The soundboard with the oval soundhole has x-brace pattern tone bars for a mellower sound with a sweet bass response. All of Gernandt’s archtop instruments have hand carved soundboards and back plates.