2023 Buckeye F5 Mandolin

Built in 2023 by master luthier Pete Hart in Guysville, Ohio, this Buckeye F5 mandolin is a refined, powerhouse instrument that blends traditional F-style aesthetics with modern playability and tonal depth.

At the heart of this build is a premium Carpathian spruce top, prized for its dynamic headroom, quick response, and rich harmonic complexity. It delivers exceptional clarity under a light touch while retaining the strength and projection needed to drive through a jam or on stage.

The one-piece maple back adds focused low end, strong midrange punch, and a crisp, articulate chop. The single-piece construction enhances sustain and gives the instrument a seamless visual elegance across the back.