GerrFran Acoustic Instruments

MANDOLINS

KM-1000	KENTUCKY MASTER MODEL F-MODEL MANDOLIN The KM-1000 Kentucky Master Model Mandolin was introduced in the late 1970s in response to players’ and collectors’ requests for a mandolin that duplicated the best vintage instruments in every point of tone, appearance and finish. Kentucky Master Models are again being constructed to the same standard of quality. Only the finest American spruce and maple is hand-carved and graduated for the tops and backs. Deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners, Pre-war style ebony bridge and side-striped w/b/w ivoroid body binding all reek vintage. Take a trip back to the early 20s on the Kentucky time machine...it is surprisingly affordable. Solid, hand-carved and graduated select red spruce top Solid, flat-sawn, hand-carved select highly flamed maple back and sides from Northern Michigan One-piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at the 15th fret Nitro-cellulose finish in a traditional 1920’s sunburst Rosewood fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers and 29 fret extension over the body Ivoroid binding on all edges Rosewood peghead overlay with Kentucky script and original-design “Flower Pot” inlaid in pearl Vintage-style bridge with small adjustment wheels Traditional 2-screw truss rod cover plate Perfectly shaped M.O.P. nut Highly polished nickel-silver frets Silver-plated, engraved tail-piece with leather insert High-quality, nickel-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons Shop adjusted
KM-805	KENTUCKY ARTIST F-MODEL MANDOLIN Kentucky mandolins continue to be today’s best value in hand-made professional quality instruments that can be afforded by all. Each Artist series f-model mandolin is hand carved and graduated from the finest mountain spruce and northern maple for the best tonal characteristics. The KM-805 has a radiused rosewood fingerboard for comfortable easy play and the traditional “torch-style” peghead inlay for those who like a more simple vintage look. Solid, hand-carved and graduated select spruce top Solid, hand-carved select highly flamed maple back and sides Vintage high-gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer traditional sunburst finish One piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at 15th fret Radiused fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position marker sand modern extension over the body Bound rosewood fingerboard and peghead overlay with a unique torch-style inlay Vintage-style bridge with small adjustment wheels Traditional 2-screw truss rod cover plate Bone nut Highly polished nickel silver frets High-quality nickel-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons Shop adjusted
KM-855	KENTUCKY ARTIST F-MODEL MANDOLIN Kentucky mandolins continue to be today’s best value in hand-made professional quality instruments that can be afforded by all. The KM-855 is a particularly fine example of just how the finest materials are joined together to create an instrument who's look is second only to its tone! Each Artist series f-model mandolin is hand carved and graduated from the finest mountain spruce and northern maple for the best tonal characteristics. Setting this model apart is the choice of a beautiful ebony fingerboard with the elaborate "Bella Voce" inlay pattern and matching peghead overlay. Rest assured that each mandolin produces a rich, powerful tone in an instrument true to the tradition in every way. Solid, hand-carved and graduated select spruce top Solid, hand-carved select highly flamed maple back and sides Vintage high-gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer amberburst finish One piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at 15th fret Radiused fingerboard with modern extension over the body Bound ebony neck with "Bella Voce" fingerboard and matching peghead overlay Vintage-style bridge with small adjustment wheels Traditional 2-screw truss rod cover plate Bone nut Highly polished nickel silver frets High-quality gld-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons Shop adjusted
KM-505	KENTUCKY DELUXE ARTIST A-MODEL MANDOLIN The Artist line of Kentucky mandolins has been expanded to include perhaps the best value in a professional-quality A-model mandolin. Every feature of the KM-505 was specifically chosen to meet, not only the demands of the beginning player, but also the demanding requirements of working professionals. Fine solid spruce and solid flamed maples are hand-selected at this level to assure that every instrument looks as good as it sounds. Solid, hand-carved and graduated select spruce top Solid, hand-carved select highly flamed maple back and sides One piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at 15th fret Nitro-cellulose finish Radiused ebony fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers and modern extension over the body Bound neck Bound rosewood peghead overlay with Kentucky script and “Mountain Rose” inlaid in pearl Vintage-style ebony bridge with small adjustment wheels Traditional 2-screw truss rod cover plate Bone nut Highly polished nickel silver frets Gold-plated tailpiece with leather insert High-quality, gold-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons Shop adjusted
RM-75	ROVER F-MODEL MANDOLIN The new Rover RM-75 sets the standard by which all moderately priced mandolins will be judged—and it will also make the highest priced ones extremely nervous, too! All proportions and features are exactly like vintage originals produced during the 1920’s and 1930’s that are highly collected today. Hand-carved solid spruce top with maple back and sides Traditional nitro-cellulose dark brown stained finsh Multi-ply binding on top, back and headstock Hand-carved solid flamed maple back and sides Maple neck with adjustable truss rod Bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and scooped extension over body Dovetail neck joint Abalone peghead logo inlay Adjustable compensated stained rosewood bridge Nickel-plated hardware Shop adjusted

VIOLINS

SV-1500

CREMONA MAESTRO "MASTER MODEL" OUTFIT- VIOLIN 4/4

Introducing the Maestro SV-1500 by Cremona! The perfect blend of thousands of years of skilled manufacturing techniques with the best materials possible to create a modern masterpiece. Truly a superb instrument in every aspect...settle for nothing less!

Extra-choice, 100+ year old, hand-carved and graduated, solid Spruce top
Superb, deeply figured, hand-carved one-piece, solid Maple back with matching sides and back
Delicate, precisely inlaid, Ebony purfling
Outstanding edge work
Hand-applied and rubbed oil varnish finish which gives the instrument an "antiqued" brown finish
Dark, white-accented, Hill-style Boxwood fittings
Best quality Ebony fingerboard, nut and saddle
2-star Cremona bridge
Perlon strings
VP-15 (1) finetuner
Sacconi-style tailpiece hanger
Removable fittings shipped in case pocket to protect finish during transport
TL-35 Deluxe Travelite suspension case
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BASS FIDDLES

SB-3

CREMONA PREMIER "DELUXE STUDENT" OUTFIT- BASS 3/4

This is America's best value in a Flamed Maple bass. With its beautiful violin-shaped body and quality fittings such as the ebony fingerboard, you will surely be noticed wherever you and your bass might go.

Select Spruce top with beautifully flamed Maple back and sides
Ebony fingerboard
Shadded Amber Matte finish
Inlaid Purfling
Boxwood endpin
Double kerfing to both the top and back
Arched back construction
24:1 ration Tyrolean-style machine heads for accurate tuning
Aged Northern Maple bridge
Deluxe padded nylon bag
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