Xula
Xula instruments were built by inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Facility in Nevada, through a short-lived vocational training program in woodworking. Fewer than 20 of them exists. This may be the only Xula solidbody electric mandolin. Custom 3-point mahogany body with quilted maple top and back. 5-piece through-body neck of flame maple and rosewood. Sharkfin position markers. Twin-blade humbucker with custom pickup ring. Ebony bridge, nut, and fretboard; walnut control knobs; chrome hardware.