Well-known as a familiar mainstay in folk, bluegrass, and country music, the mandolin is the perfect addition for alternative bands, singer-songwriters and pop/rock players looking to diversify their sound. The Fender Paramount PM-180E features a spruce top, mahogany “A”- style body, and parallel tone bar bracing for a bright, clear tone. For those looking to plug in, it comes equipped with a Fishman® pickup ideal for sitting perfectly in the mix with a full band or small acoustic ensemble.
Other features include a comfortable neck profile, walnut fingerboard with snowflake inlays, open-gear tuners with pearloid buttons, genuine bone nut, and gig bag.
Specs
Type |
Mandolin |
Colour |
Aged Cognac Burst |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
8 |
Body Shape |
A-Style Mandolin |
Body Material |
Laminated Spruce Top; Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides |
Bracing |
Parallel Tone Bars |
Body Finish |
Satin |
Neck Material |
Maple |
Neck Shape |
“V” Shape |
Neck Finish |
Satin |
Fretboard Material |
Walnut |
Number of Frets |
21 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Snowflake |
Fret Size |
2mm |
Fretboard Radius |
18″ (457mm) |
Nut Material |
Bone |
Nut Width |
1.12″ (28.4 mm) |
Electronics |
Fishman® Implant Mandolin Pickup |
Sound Hole |
Dual F-Holes |
Bridge |
Walnut; Chrome Clamshell Tailpiece |
Tuners |
Open-Gear with Pearloid Buttons |
Strings |
Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, (.011-.040 Gauges) |
Case/ Bag |
Gig Bag |