Sohn Classic 33 Specifications

The Classic 33 is based on the mandolins of the 1930’s. The top and back plates are carved from the most select choices of spruce and maple.  The plates are hand graduated and the parallel bracing is tap tuned.

StyleA or F
TopHand carved and tap tuned Choice of Engelman, Sitka or red spruce
BackSolid hand carved curly maple
SidesMaple matching back
NeckOne-piece maple
BracingParallel
Sound HolesTraditional F holes
Scale13 7/8
FingerboardEbony with pearl block inlay; bound
HeadstockEbony with traditional fleur did lis inlay or Sohn flowerpot; bound
HardwareGold plated James tailpiece; gold plated Golden Era tuners; adjustable ebony bridge with gold thumbwheels
BindingFully bound; layered white/ black/white binding
Finish3 tone 30’s style sunburst; lacquer; neck unfinished
CaseHard shell