Click on the photos below to view larger images of several R-5 Ratliff mandolins.





Ratliff mandolins are made with the same demanding standards as the great instruments from days gone by.

* R-5 mandolins have standard F holes * *R-4 mandolins have oval soundhole *
* Nickel-silver hardware *
* standard scale length *
* hand engraved tailpiece *
* lacquer finish *
* mother-of-pearl inlay *
* Nice figured maple back, sides and neck *
* Highest quality keys *
* Ebony fretboard and bridge *
* Completely hand made by luthier Audey Ratliff *
* 48 hour approval period *
* Lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship *
* Hardshell case*

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