Articles
Guides and explainers based on what I've learned handling, setting up, and shipping Northfield mandolins. If there's a topic you'd like covered, let me know.
The Complete Northfield Mandolin Lineup
A guide to every Northfield mandolin series, from the S Series to the Artist models.
The Best F-Style Mandolin Under $5,000
How the mandolin options compare from about $1,000 to $5,000, and the ones I like and recommend.
Mandolin Wide Nut vs. Standard Nut: What's the Difference?
A practical look at standard versus wide nut, and how to choose between them.
K&K Pickups: Amplifying a Northfield Mandolin
How the K&K Mandolin Twin works, why it's the pickup Northfield installs at the factory, and what it costs to add one.
Humidity, cleaning, strings, and storage: the simple habits that keep a quality mandolin healthy for decades.
The story behind the company: Marshall, Michigan design, the Qingdao workshop, and what makes their build process different.
Used Northfield Mandolins: A Buyer's Guide
Where to find used Northfields, what they typically cost, and how to buy safely on the secondary market.
What Northfield's 5-year warranty covers and how warranty service works when you buy from an authorized dealer.