A Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin (#2020) with an Adirondack spruce top and light trim rests in a green velvet-lined case. The black instrument, viewed from above, has f-holes and multiple strings.
The Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020 by Bourgeois features a glossy black finish, F-holes, metal strings, and a decorative tailpiece, resting in a green velvet-lined hard case.
Close-up of a label reading Model M5-A-BT / Serial No. M2312020, in black text on a light surface partly covered by blue cloth; Bourgeois is partially visible, identifying this as a Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020.
A Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020 sits on a patterned carpet beside a ROYAL DG200 digital shipping scale displaying 2.00 pounds.
The Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-style Mandolin #2020 by Bourgeois stands upright on a display stand before a rustic wooden wall, with blurred instruments and signs in the background.
A close-up of the Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020 on a stand, displaying its strings, f-holes, and glossy Adirondack spruce top by Bourgeois, with a blurred background.
Close-up of the Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020, showing its body, neck, strings, f-shaped sound holes, and cream binding against a softly blurred warm brown background.
Close-up of the Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020 headstock, featuring six tuning pegs with white buttons and the Bourgeois logo, resting on a stand with a softly blurred background.
A Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin (#2020) with cream binding stands upright on a patterned rug, surrounded by musical instruments and vintage decor in soft lighting.
A close-up of the glossy dark wood back of the Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020, featuring cream-colored edging, set against a softly blurred indoor background.
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A digital caliper shows 1.1520 inches between the outer strings on a Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020 headstock, with partial views of its headstock and tuning pegs.
A black rectangular Bourgeois case stands upright on a patterned rug, ideal for safely storing your Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020, with a leather chair and acoustic guitar in the background.
A digital gauge shows 0.0215 for the bass string height at the first fret of a Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin (#2020), with a label reading Bass String: 1st Fret.
A digital gauge shows the bass string height at the 12th fret is 0.0605 inches. The label reads Bass String: 12th Fret, referencing the Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020 by Bourgeois.
A digital gauge reads 0.0225 for the string height at the first fret of a Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020. The label in the bottom left says: Treble String: 1st Fret.
A digital gauge reads 0.0555 inches on a Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020’s treble string at the 12th fret—ideal for precise setup checks on this Bourgeois instrument.
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Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged-Tone Black Top A-Style Mandolin #2020

Sale price$2,263.20
The Bourgeois M5-A-BT Aged Tone Black Top brings Dana Bourgeois’ meticulous craftsmanship into the mandolin world with stunning results. This A-style mandolin is built for players who demand exceptional tonal clarity, dynamic response, and refined aesthetics. The Aged Tone Adirondack spruce top, finished in a sleek black, delivers a powerful, articulate voice with the kind of headroom and projection that only premium Adirondack can offer. Paired with Aged Tone European maple back, sides, and neck in a rich Cordovan finish, it produces a warm, woody chop and a ringing sustain that’s perfect for both traditional bluegrass and more contemporary styles. An ebony fingerboard and bridge provide a smooth playing surface and enhance note definition, while the comfortable 13 7/8-inch scale and 1 5/32-inch bone nut offer effortless playability and precise intonation. The custom-engraved Bill James tailpiece in satin nickel and Waverly Golden Age tuners complete the build with both elegance and rock-solid reliability. Finished in high gloss to let the wood’s natural beauty shine, this M5-A-BT is more than an instrument—it’s a high-level performance tool with boutique-level artistry. Housed in a Loar-style rectangular hardshell case, it’s ready for the stage, studio, or a lifetime of inspired picking.



SPECS 
Soundboard: Aged Tone Adirondack - Black 
Back & Sides: Aged Tone European Maple - Cordovan 
Neck: Aged Tone European Maple - Cordovan 
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Scale Length: 13 7/8" 
Nut Width: 1 5/32" - Bone 
Finish: High Gloss
Tuners: Waverly Golden Age - Satin Nickel 
Tailpiece: Custom Engraved Bill James - Satin Nickel 
Case: Loar-style Rectangular Hardshell 

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