Big Mon Limited | Northfield Mandolins
Northfield's Derek Smith demonstrated a special version of the company's F5-style Big Mon model.
Northfield’s Big Mon model has become a highly sought after contemporary take on the classic F5 mandolin. The company recently introduced a further refined version of the model with the Big Mon Limited. In this video, Northfield’s Derek Smith discusses the details of one of the latest builds of the model, and also gives a great playing demo.
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