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The Dotson F-5 Mandolin

These are shots of the first F-5 mandolin I built. She has been used and loved ever since her birth last year and has been the best mandolin I have ever owned. Her name is Mandy, and she has a deep, rich, loud throaty voice that people can't help falling in love with. Her action is low and she took three months to build. She was worth every minute.

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