2016 Breedlove Crossover FO NT F-Style Mandolin

This is the import version of the venerable Breedlove FO model mandolin. It's an F-style, oval-hole instrument with a stylized "scroll" and two-point body design that perhaps takes a bit of its influence from Giacomel mandolins. The "scroll" has nice contouring on both its front and rear, too.

It's a nice, poppy-sounding, percussive, loud-ish instrument that's suited most to bluegrass and "newgrass" duty. I suppose it would work for old-time and jazz, too, though the sound is more direct and snappy than a traditional-style oval-hole instrument. It has a carved, x-braced solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides.

This one is essentially new and has only the mildest fretwear to show for its use. I've just given it a fresh setup and adjustments and it's ready to go.

Repairs included: setup.

Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz

Scale length: 14"

Nut width: 1 3/16"

Neck shape: medium C/V

Board radius: 10"

Body width: 10"

Body depth: 1 5/8" + arching

Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid maple

Bracing type: x

Bridge: rosewood

Fretboard: rosewood

Neck wood: maple

Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 36w-10

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: narrow/taller

Condition notes: it's basically new with only the most minor of wear to the frets. There may be very, very light scratching to the finish here and there on the body.

It comes with: its original gigbag.