Rono deluxe semi-hollow 5-string by Ron Oates. $3,500.
Brand-new 5-string from Ron Oates. Ron's instruments are played by Michael Kang
of the String Cheese Incident, and are highly sought after by jazz and jamband
players. They're also notoriously hard to get, but here at least is an answer
for one lucky mandolinist.
Serial number 041224. Deluxe semi-hollow standard 5-string with chambered mahogany body and mahogany neck. Single "Mandobucker" humbucking pickup, with a push-pull rail splitter in the volume knob. CTS pots, Switchcraft jack. Figured cocobolo headplate and fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays and medium fretwire. Binding on top, fretboard, and headstock. Carved curly maple top. Custom hardshell case with velvet lining. Chrome hardware, including Gotoh tuners, barrel knobs, and bridge with individually adjustable saddles. String-through-body design. "Rono" banner inlay on headstock. 14.5" scale. See more photos, call 425/772-0231, or for more information. $3,500 plus shipping.
Serial number 041224. Deluxe semi-hollow standard 5-string with chambered mahogany body and mahogany neck. Single "Mandobucker" humbucking pickup, with a push-pull rail splitter in the volume knob. CTS pots, Switchcraft jack. Figured cocobolo headplate and fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays and medium fretwire. Binding on top, fretboard, and headstock. Carved curly maple top. Custom hardshell case with velvet lining. Chrome hardware, including Gotoh tuners, barrel knobs, and bridge with individually adjustable saddles. String-through-body design. "Rono" banner inlay on headstock. 14.5" scale. See more photos, call 425/772-0231, or for more information. $3,500 plus shipping.