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March 5, 2008 | Fletcher Brock 5-string

Some pics of a very cool 5-string Fletcher Brock mandolin sent to us by virtuoso jazz picker Bryce Milano. Bryce's latest incarnation is with some Philadelphia music veterans in the ensemble Beau Django, a four piece acoustic string band that features traditional gypsy jazz music.

Crafted by Pacific Northwest builder Fletcher Brock, the Archtop Jazz Mando 5-string is actually the artist's second custom instrument from this world-class craftsman. Some amazing shots:

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Posted by Ted at March 5, 2008 5:26 AM


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