This incredible Northfield Artist Series mandolin has a few minor dings and marks on the top, so you save some money on an excellent instrument.  This F-5 Artist features a premium Italian spruce top and two tonebar "bracing" in a traditional configuration. The two tonebars are slightly larger than on the 5-bar variety, and the instrument is voiced for more headroom and a strong attack. BIG chop for backbeats at the heart of a bluegrass ensemble.