Please note: As of June 6th 2009, due to a large backlog, custom orders for Wiens mandolins are no longer being accepted. You may however, purchase a new Wiens instrument on an “as available” basis. Those with an interest in acquiring an instrument may submit their name, along with a non-refundable $250 administration fee, to confirm a spot on a waiting list. Once on the list, you will be notified as instruments become available. At that time, you may choose to purchase, decline, or continue waiting in the queu for a subsequent Wiens instrument. The $250 fee will be deducted from the purchase price at the time of final sale. It is my intention that this new policy change will make the process of waiting for a much-anticipated instrument more enjoyable for my patrons. –Jamie Wiens The standard Wiens F-5 Price: $12,000 USD. Price Includes: Hand applied stain & varnish Waverly tuners with Mother of Pearl Knobs Bill James Axiom tailpiece with hand engraved logo Calton Deluxe fiberglass case Loar style faux tortoise finger rest (pickguard) with bracket Classic 29 fret fingerboard with MOP dots and scooped extension with inlaid silver "frets" Silver plated hardware Classic Abalone Fern peghead inlay Steve Smith Loar style truss rod Steve Smith Bridge with patent stamp Bone points, dovetailed Mother of Pearl nut Available Options: Pegasus case - Inquire Gold plated hardware - N/C "Wienzi" (Virzi) - $200 MATERIALS USED IN THE WIENS: Soundboards: Adirondack spruce (Picea reubens) Backs, sides and necks: Generally, only eastern species of figured maple are used. Either Red maple (Acer Reubens) or Sugar maple (Acer Saccharum) Fingerboard: Gaboon Ebony Fingerboard Extender: Macassar Ebony Peghead veneer: Dyed black pearwood and holly sandwich Bridge: Ebony Bindings: Celluloid with bone points Fretwire: German Silver Inlays: genuine Mother of Pearl or Abalone shell Adhesives: All hot hide glue Varnish: natural resins and oils