Cedar Mountain Lewandowski 2025 Red Spruce/Big Leaf Maple F-Style Mandolin w/Tobacco Sunburst #5080

The Cedar Mountain 2025 F-Style Mandolin is a masterclass in tonewood pairing, craftsmanship, and detail—an instrument built to inspire the serious player who values both precision and artistry. Handcrafted from 4A-grade Red Spruce for the top and Western Big Leaf Maple for the back, neck, and rim, this mandolin delivers a dynamic, open tone with an unmistakably rich midrange and crisp projection. The natural strength of Red Spruce brings clarity and headroom, while the curly maple adds a focused brilliance that cuts beautifully through any acoustic ensemble. Every inch of this instrument reflects thoughtful design and artisan care. The top is hand-finished in alcohol-based shellac varnish, French-polished to perfection, while the back and sides receive a UV-cured lacquer that enhances both beauty and durability. Its speed neck offers a fast, silky feel, and the carbon fiber “D” truss rod ensures stability and resonance across all climates. The Rubner brushed nickel tuners with mother-of-pearl buttons, engraved tailpiece, and multi-layer ivoroid bindings showcase elegant, traditional styling without compromising function. Players will appreciate the Loar-inspired setup, from the asymmetrically tuned tone bars to the precisely compensated bridge for optimal intonation. Finished in a warm tobacco sunburst and signed by the luthier inside, this mandolin is not only a visual standout but a deeply responsive musical partner. Whether played on stage or in the studio, it delivers the signature Cedar Mountain blend of warmth, articulation, and character that few builders achieve.


SPECS
Soundboard: Red Spruce, 4A Grade Figure
Neck/Rim/Back: Western Big Leaf Maple, Curly Figure (Source – Washington)
Kerf Lining: Western Maple, Non-Figure (Source – Washington)
Headblock/Tailblock: Mahogany (Source – Compton Lumber, Seattle)
Fretboard/Bridge: Ebony (Source – Luthiers Mercantile International, California)
Headstock Veneers: Ebony (Front – Compton Lumber, Seattle) / Ebonized Fiberboard (Back)
Glue: Hot Hide Glue
Dye: Alcohol-Based Aniline Dyes
Soundboard – Alcohol-Based Shellac Varnish, French Polish with Olive Oil Lubricant
Back/Rim/Peghead – UV Curable Lacquer
Neck – Lightly Finished “Speed Neck”
Frets: .053" W x .037" H EVO Gold, Loar Style Narrow Frets
Tuners: Rubner RMp F-Style, Brushed Nickel with Mother of Pearl Buttons
Tailpiece: Traditional Nickel-Plated, Engraved with “CJ”
Strings: D'Addario J74 Phosphor Bronze (.011/.011, .015/.015, .026/.026, .040/.040)
Nut: Bone
Inlays: Mother of Pearl (Pinctada maxima) – Source: DePaule Supply, Oregon
Binding: Celluloid Nitrate Ivoroid/Black with Black Side Purfling (Top, Back, Fretboard, Peghead)
Binding Adhesive: Celluloid/Acetone Paste
Soundboard Bracing: Graduated with Asymmetrical, Acoustically Tuned Tone Bars and Traditional F-Holes
Fretboard Geometry: Flat
Nut Width: 1 1/8"
Frets Total: 22
Scale Length: 13.861", Tension Compensated
Truss Rod: Carbon Fiber “D” Rod, Non-Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: White MOP Scalloped Arrowhead

Compensation (From Nut):
G: -0.000"
D: -0.015"
A: -0.012"
E: -0.025"

Compensation (From Saddle):
E: -0.000"
A: -0.015"
D: -0.009"
G: -0.019"

Action Setup (Optimal Intonation):
1st Fret – 0.015" G / 0.010" D, A, E
12th Fret – 0.078" G / 0.0625" D, A, E

Bridge: Adjustable Dual-Foot, Loar Style
Pickguard: Loar F-Style, Bakelite Bound with Ivoroid/Black/Ivoroid/Black Celluloid
Fretboard Inlays: 5 mm Dot @ 3rd, 5th; 4 mm Dot @ 7th, 10th, 12th; 3 mm Dot @ 15th, 17th
Headstock Inlays: Custom CJ Pattern

Color: Dark Tobacco Brown Sunburst (Top/Back/Neck/Rim)