Olin builds these mandolins with the professional player in mind. They have a great tone, lots of volume and great action. Every F-5 comes with a lifetime warranty and is hand-built from aged materials.	The main thing to remember about these mandolins is that they are not assembly-line instruments. Orders generally take about 12 weeks.

*Rattlesnake F-5: $6000.

*Top-quality, Red Spruce top with tone bar bracing

* Highly figured Curly Maple back, and sides. Back is one piece. Three-piece neck assembly with an adjustable truss rod. The neck is book-matched maple with a black walnut centerpiece.

* Ebony finger board

* Hand-rubbed sunburst , lacquer finish.

* Pearl inlay , abalone on the peghead.  Fern availiable at $150. extra.   Custom inlay is available at extra charge.

* Calton Deluxe (Black/Vintage Green) Flight case included

* Ivoroid binding - also customizable for additional cost.

* Pick guard for additional cost.