"Miroslav Vana is building some of the most beautiful F5-style mandolins in the world today. The are near perfect in construction, play like a dream, and sound great. His restoration work is also first class, as I can personally attest to — he did a wonderful job of bringing my old F4 back to life!"
David Grisman
“A couple of years ago, when I was looking for a new mandolin, I somehow found Miroslav’s homepage and fell in love with his mandolins. They looked amazing so I took a chance and ordered an F5 and I have never once regretted that. It is the most amazing mandolin I have ever held in my hands, both esthetically and sound wise. The playability is great all over the fretboard and my searching for the ultimate mandolin is finally over.“
Oskar Reuter
“The F5 mandolin from Miroslav Vana I’ve been playing fulfills my highest demands both for live and studio performance. It has been a balanced instrument with a beautiful tone color on the one hand and also very loud and percussive on the other. I also very much appreciate the dynamic range of the instrument and it’s quick response.“
Martin Krajicek
“The A5L mandolin I received is - without exaggeration - superb. What I value above all is the fact that every slight change in technique or style gives a distinct response in the instrument's sound. This, for me, gives a whole new meaning to practicing and exploring music. I sure was not used to this with my previous instruments and the difference grows more apparent with every session - rewarding.“
Michal Kunc
“I am extremely happy with your F5! I cannot think of a better mandolin and it is a revelation to how I felt about mandolins before... I can feel your effort and how you put your heart in it. To call it a masterpiece is an understatement. Thanks!“
Alex Tarneller
“When I decided to acquire a new mandolin I was looking for an instrument with great sound and playability that would easily cut through the band. Ordering one from Miroslav Vana was the best choice I could have done. My 2007 Vana F5 mandolin has a dry but colorful, balanced tone across the fingerboard. It’s also a loud mandolin with a huge chop that works great in the band. Taking into consideration also the perfect setup and super comfortable neck profile, the mandolin has highly surpassed all my expectations. I fully recommend Miroslav’s work!“
Pavel Bulin
“Miroslav Vana made an F5 mandolin closely inspired by '23 Lloyd Loar for me four years ago. I strongly believe that the instrument combines the beauty and the sound in a perfect way. Although I've owned and played many vintage and modern world-class mandolins during the years, finally it’s this Vana F5 that has become my main axe.
Yasuo Honma
I’ve been following Miroslav’s work for more then a decade. I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen and played all the mandolins he has produced during that time and I’ve appreciated the consistent high standard of both the sound they have produced and his craftsmanship. I’m also a proud owner of an early Vana A5. It has fulfilled my desire to possess a great looking mandolin that sounds just superb. With my Vana A5 this dream came true eight years ago.
Jan Skovajsa
David Grisman
“A couple of years ago, when I was looking for a new mandolin, I somehow found Miroslav’s homepage and fell in love with his mandolins. They looked amazing so I took a chance and ordered an F5 and I have never once regretted that. It is the most amazing mandolin I have ever held in my hands, both esthetically and sound wise. The playability is great all over the fretboard and my searching for the ultimate mandolin is finally over.“
Oskar Reuter
“The F5 mandolin from Miroslav Vana I’ve been playing fulfills my highest demands both for live and studio performance. It has been a balanced instrument with a beautiful tone color on the one hand and also very loud and percussive on the other. I also very much appreciate the dynamic range of the instrument and it’s quick response.“
Martin Krajicek
“The A5L mandolin I received is - without exaggeration - superb. What I value above all is the fact that every slight change in technique or style gives a distinct response in the instrument's sound. This, for me, gives a whole new meaning to practicing and exploring music. I sure was not used to this with my previous instruments and the difference grows more apparent with every session - rewarding.“
Michal Kunc
“I am extremely happy with your F5! I cannot think of a better mandolin and it is a revelation to how I felt about mandolins before... I can feel your effort and how you put your heart in it. To call it a masterpiece is an understatement. Thanks!“
Alex Tarneller
“When I decided to acquire a new mandolin I was looking for an instrument with great sound and playability that would easily cut through the band. Ordering one from Miroslav Vana was the best choice I could have done. My 2007 Vana F5 mandolin has a dry but colorful, balanced tone across the fingerboard. It’s also a loud mandolin with a huge chop that works great in the band. Taking into consideration also the perfect setup and super comfortable neck profile, the mandolin has highly surpassed all my expectations. I fully recommend Miroslav’s work!“
Pavel Bulin
“Miroslav Vana made an F5 mandolin closely inspired by '23 Lloyd Loar for me four years ago. I strongly believe that the instrument combines the beauty and the sound in a perfect way. Although I've owned and played many vintage and modern world-class mandolins during the years, finally it’s this Vana F5 that has become my main axe.
Yasuo Honma
I’ve been following Miroslav’s work for more then a decade. I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen and played all the mandolins he has produced during that time and I’ve appreciated the consistent high standard of both the sound they have produced and his craftsmanship. I’m also a proud owner of an early Vana A5. It has fulfilled my desire to possess a great looking mandolin that sounds just superb. With my Vana A5 this dream came true eight years ago.
Jan Skovajsa