Brand New Franzke K-5 Mandolin w/Hard Shell Case included.
Franzke String Instruments is a local Kansas City company!
Mark Franzke; Artist, Luthier
Mark Franzke, artist and luthier, built his first mandolin in 1978 while a Fine Arts student at the University of Kansas. After graduation, Mark began a career in graphic design and illustration, creating some highly detailed airbrushed illustrations.
In 2005, Mark decided to focus seriously on mandolin building under the name "Flinthills Mandolins." After several requests from customers for mandolins with Mark's signature in place of the Flinthills logo, Mark decided to replace the Flinthills name with "Franzke" to emphasize that each instrument is hand crafted by an individual luthier, not mass produced in a factory setting.
Each instrument is a unique artistic expression based on the whims of the artist and desires of the customer.
Top: Engelmann Spruce
Back and Sides: Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Binding: Multi/Checkerboard
Neck Re-inforcement: Truss Rod
Tuning Machines: Gotoh
Finish: Nitro Lacquer
