Lightly used.This is the wide-neck M-4 model. Our wide neck model is 1-1/4″ at the nut. Breedlove has just introduced a "Crossover"series of Asian built/US inspected and set-up ach tops with solid tops and laminated backs and sides for $500 that are just hitting stores now. It has maple back and sides and a spruce top. Find a Teacher. Suited for guitar players or guys with big hands. Mandolin | EM. I also searched for wide neck mandolins for a while until I realized that what really matters is the string spacing, not the width of the neck. Missed this one, Big Muddy does have a wide neck option, as well as mandolas. " What is the “wide neck” model? MidMo is indeed Big Muddy. Plenty wider that those dang skinny necks on the F-5 style. Free shipping for many products! 46 talking about this. The wide neck is 1 - 1/4″ at the nut. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online mandolin teacher. All instruments are made from hardwood. The “standard width” of a mandolin is 1-1/8″ at the nut. For big, full fingered peeps or guitar players who want a bit more room on a mando. The tone is rich, clear, and quite loud. Email Newsletter. The wide neck is 1-1/4″ at the nut for those of you with gigantic fingers". I do like seeing this option in the Big Muddy link:-"All 'W' (wide neck) series models have African Blackwood fretboard and bridge. Big Muddy Mandolin produces hand made mandolins and mandolas. The wide models have African Blackwood fretboard and bridge. This is a Big Muddy M-2 mandolin with wide neck. The EM model is our unbound version of mandolin, with a mahogany neck and selection of back and side woods. Monthly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, mandolin … All "J" (jumbo) series models are specialty made with a mandola body using a mandolin neck. Big Muddy/Mid Missouri are excellent flat tops. They’re available in F holes or oval and have wide radiused fretboards and cast tailipeces I believe. The neck is also fairly thick.Hand-made with no frills in Rocheport, Missouri. Hand crafted by Mike Dulak at his shop in Missouri from all solid tonewoods. The wide neck is 1 1/4" at the nut. He changed due to some bus. We have found it giving a richer, fuller sound compared to the regular mandolin version. The "W" (wide neck) mandolin has African Blackwood fretboard and bridge. If you ever get tired of it,,, youll get most of … Special requests for woods, tuners, or any other needs are always welcome. There's a thread at mandolincafe.com that talks about the lawsuit. 2016 Big Muddy Mandolin M-11J Jumbo body, Wide Neck Big Muddy 2016 Mandolin M-11J Jumbo body, Wide Neck 51629 The nut width is 1-1/4" instead of the typical 1-1/8". Big Muddy M-4W Mandolin - $475 (South Park - near MHS) Big Muddy M-4W Mandolin in great condition. And let's not forget that Gibson A mandolins of the 20's have 1-3/16 necks. problems. Offered at a lower price, the EM is a good choice for those who want a simpler, less embellished instrument. Any mandolin with 1 1/8" nut (which I think is the majority of mandolins) can have the slots in the nut cut to provide wider spacing of the strings just like what you get with the wider nuts. Nice bit of flame to the back. For what your considering spending , you can get a boutique class Mando from Muddy w/ case , Id go for the wide neck option too. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BIG MUDDY MW-OW MANDOLIN WITH CASE at the best online prices at eBay! It was developed because of our car mechanic who … I know Big Muddy are real good,, same as Mid- Mos ,, same guy different name.