The mandolin is a well - loved instrument in folk, bluegrass, and country music, and it's a great choice for alternative bands, singer - songwriters, and pop/rock players aiming to diversify their sound. The Fender Paramount PM - 180E offers a spruce top, a mahogany 'A' - style body, and parallel tone bar bracing, delivering a bright and clear tone. It comes with a Fishman® pickup, which fits perfectly in a full - band or small acoustic ensemble. Other features include a comfortable 'V' - shaped neck, a walnut fingerboard with eye - catching snowflake inlays, open - gear tuners with pearloid buttons, a genuine bone nut, and a handy gig bag. Specifications: Body Shape: A - Style Mandolin; Body Material: Laminated Spruce (Top), Laminated Mahogany (Back & Sides); Body Finish: Satin; Neck Profile: 'V' Shape; Fretboard Material: Caramelized Maple; Fretboard Radius: 18' (457mm); Scale Length: 13.9' (354mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Snowflake Inlays; Electronics: Fishman® Implant Mandolin Pickup; Bridge: Walnut; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black; Strings: Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, (.011 -.040 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Open - Gear with Pearloid Buttons; Hardware Finish: Chrome; Case: Gig Bag.
Using your Fender Paramount PM - 180E mandolin is a breeze. First, tune it up using the open - gear tuners with pearloid buttons. The Fishman® pickup allows you to plug it into an amplifier easily, so you can play with a band or in a small ensemble. When playing, hold the mandolin with the neck in a comfortable position. Press down on the strings at the appropriate frets to produce different notes. To keep your mandolin in top condition, wipe it down after each use with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and dirt. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in the gig bag provided. Check the tuning regularly, as the strings can go out of tune over time. And if you notice any issues with the electronics or hardware, it's best to have it checked by a professional.
