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Mandolin Family Instruments

ALVAREZ A-800 MANDOLIN (recent) 14 Photos
EC- except needs minor work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), sunburst finish, F-model, solid spruce top, tone bar bracing, maple neck, back and rims, 24-fret fingerboard with pearl inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 13-7/8" scale length, cream bound body, fingerboard and headstock, gold hardware, adjustable rosewood bridge, missing pickguard, gold tuners with pearloid buttons, pearl "Alvarez" and fern headstock inlays, with HSC (wine red lining) (SN:170960)
90U-6342 $500.00 buy

BREEDLOVE COLUMBIA (recent) 14 Photos
EC, asymmetrical body shape (similar to a Breedlove CM guitar), sunburst finish, carved spruce top with oval soundhole, curly maple sides and carved back, radiused 23-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, chrome tailpiece, black-bound body, ebony peghead overlay with pearl "B" inlay, chrome tuners with pearloid buttons, handcrafted in the U.S.A., on consignment, with oblong OHSC (wine red lining) (SN:047)
90U-6264 $1,500.00 buy

EASTMAN MD-615 (recent) 14 Photos
EC, sunburst spirit varnish finish with thin lacquer top coat, double bound 2 point F body, all solid woods, spruce top, figured maple neck, back and rims, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 23 frets, snazzy cast tailpiece, adjustable ebony bridge, bound headstock features overlay with logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners, quality instrument built in China, 1-3/32" nut, 14" scale, with (Delta style) HSC (SN:120320143)
90U-6373 $995.00 buy

ELLIS F-5 STYLE MANDOLIN (2010) 13 Photos
EC except for some wear around top of treble side f-hole (color has been touched-up), sunburst varnish finish, carved Adirondack red spruce top, ivoroid bound body, figured maple back, sides, and neck, ivoroid bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, ebony peghead overlay with "Fern" abalone inlay and Ellis logo, gold Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, adjustable Ellis bridge, gold tailpiece with engraved Ellis logo, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, great sound and a beautiful piece of work from Tom Ellis of Austin, TX, on consignment, with tweed HSC (brown lining) (SN:216-10)
90U-6308 $8,500.00 buy

EPIPHONE ADELPHI MANDOLIN (1943) 13 Photos
EC- except for repaired crack at treble side f-hole, sunburst finish, double bound teardrop body, arched spruce top, f-holes, maple back, sides and neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot markers, 20 frets, clamshell tailpiece, adjustable bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard, pearl logo inlay in headstock, newer 4-on-a-plate tuners with white plastic buttons, built in New York, 1-3/16" nut, 13" scale, on consignment, with newer HSC (SN:18761)
90U-6321 $800.00 buy

EPIPHONE ADELPHI MANDOLIN (1944) 14 Photos
EC- except treble side headstock wing seam has been reglued, sunburst finish, double bound teardrop body, arched spruce top, f-holes, maple back, sides and neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot markers, 20 frets, clamshell tailpiece, newer adjustable bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard, no logo on headstock, newer (nice) 4-on-a-plate tuners with ebony buttons, built in New York, 1-1/4" nut, 13" scale, with period SSC, on consignment (SN:51158)
90U-6295 $750.00 buy

EPIPHONE VENETIAN (1966) 13 Photos
EC-, double bound teardrop body, sunburst finish on spruce top, f-holes, dark natural finish on maple back and sides, mahogany neck, bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, 20 frets, adjustable rosewood bridge, headstock overlay features logo decal, 4-on-a-plate tuners with white plastic buttons, built in Kalamazoo this is the EPI version of the Gibson A-50, the label is mis-marked EM-66 (which is the electric version of this model), 1-5/16" nut, 14" scale, with newer HSC, on consignment (SN:408438)
90U-6093 $1,100.00 buy

FLATIRON 1-CH (1996) 14 Photos
EC-, Army / Navy style body, chocolate brown finish,, all solid woods, spruce top, maple back and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, 19 frets, compensated ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, headstock overlay features logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, built in Montana, 1-1/16" nut, 13-3/4" scale, with HSC, on consignment (SN:960166048)
90U-6282 $750.00 buy

FLATIRON 1N (1983) 13 Photos
EC except needs work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), gloss natural finish, teardrop shape, flat top and back, solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, mahogany neck, 18-fret rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 13-7/8" scale, ebony bridge and nut, nickel hardware, 4-on-a-plate open geared tuners, made in Montana, with gigbag (SN:88043848)
90U-6356 $625.00 buy

FLATIRON 2MC (1993) 14 Photos
EC except some weather checking, gloss finish, Army / Navy style body, all solid woods, bound spruce top, maple back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, dot and diamond inlays, 18 frets, clamshell tailpiece, compensated ebony bridge, large black pickguard, headstock features logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners, 1-5/32" nut, 14" scale, with HSC (SN:93014774)
90U-6192 $750.00 buy

FLATIRON 3MC (1993) 13 Photos
EC- except needs minor work (dress frets, adjust action, etc. - sold AS-IS), double bound Army / Navy style body, all solid woods, spruce top, herringbone rosette and top trim, maple back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, dot inlays, compensated ebony bridge, classic tailpiece, headstock overlay features logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, built in Montana, 1-3/16" nut, 13-7/8" scale, with HSC (SN:93034835)
90U-5953 $900.00 buy

FLATIRON 3MC (1996) 12 Photos
EC, double bound Army / Navy style body, all solid woods, spruce top, herringbone rosette and top trim, maple back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, dot inlays, compensated ebony bridge, classic tailpiece, headstock overlay features logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, built in Montana, 1-3/16" nut, 13-7/8" scale, with HSC (SN:96066256)
90U-5892 $1,000.00 buy

FLATIRON CADET (1995) 12 Photos
VG-EC, Army / Navy style body, red finished flat spruce top, dark stained maple back and sides, rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, 18 frets, ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, headstock features logo decal, 4-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons, 1-3/16" nut, 13-7/8" scale, on consignment, no case (SN:95075796)
90U-6286 $550.00 buy

FLATIRON FESTIVAL F (2001) 14 Photos
EC, sunburst finish, 2 point F body, all solid woods, bound spruce top, f-holes, maple back, sides and neck, ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 24 frets, classic tailpiece features logo on cover, adjustable bridge, headstock features overlay with logo and fleur-de-lis inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners, great instrument built in USA, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, with HSC (SN:10315010)
90U-6323 $2,600.00 buy

GIACOMEL J5 MANDOLIN & CASE 16 Photos
NEW - This wonderfully original addition to the mandolin realm comes from Italian luthier, Corrado Giacomel. With a rich, balanced sound and excellent projection, these instruments are being championed by mandolin virtuoso, David Grisman, and we are extremely pleased to be able to offer them here. Rooted in the finest mandolin building traditions, this completely hand-built J5 features a highly stylized 2-point body design with a very distinctive "scroll," highly flamed maple back, sides & neck with amber-tint varnish finish, spruce top with X-brace, stylized f-holes & varnish finish, profiled ebony fretboard with block pearl inlay, rosewood binding on top, back, fretboard & headstock, "Giacomel" & ornate peghead inlays in ebony overlay, rosewood backstrap, gold tuners with pearl buttons, custom ebony pickguard, tailpiece & adjustable bridge, 1-1/8" neck width @ nut, adjustable truss rod, 13-13/16" scale and rectangular hardshell case. A very, very fine instrument.
GJ5-1 $12500.00 buy

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GIBSON A (1916) 14 Photos
EC- except 2 repaired top cracks, natural finish on (bound) carved spruce top, rope pattern rosette, dark natural finish on birch back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 20 frets, logo on tailpiece cover, ebony bridge, faded tortoise plastic pickguard, (paddle) headstock overlay is plain, 4-on-a-plate tuners (ivoroid buttons), great sound, 1-1/4" nut, 14" scale, with OHSC (SN:31790 AND F.O.N. 3200)
90U-6375 $1,275.00 buy

GIBSON A SNAKEHEAD (1925) 14 Photos
EC- except back center seam repaired, A-style, ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, truss rod, black finished spruce top, 10-1/8" body width, 14" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, raised tortoise plastic pickguard, "The Gibson" stamped on tailpiece cover, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, one-piece mahogany neck joins body at the 10th fret, 20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, ivoroid-bound top, repro adjustable ebony bridge, replacement endpin, nice sounding Loar period instrument, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:82635 AND F.O.N. 8878)
90U-6157 $2,650.00 buy

GIBSON A-00 (1934-35) 12 Photos
VG-EC, white-bound arched spruce top with sunburst finish and f-holes, dark stained maple sides and flat back, mahogany neck, 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, non-adjustable ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, tortoise plastic pickguard, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners, silkscreened script "Gibson" logo, 14" scale, ~1-1/4" nut width, 10" body width, ~1-3/4" body depth, two repaired back cracks, good sound, with home-made or extensively refurbished end loading SSC, price reduced (SN:600F?)
90U-5546 $1,000.00 buy

GIBSON A-1 (1917) 14 Photos
VG-EC except needs work (reglue loose top brace, glue and touchup heel crack, dress frets, reglue binding on treble side of neck, clean finish on treble side of soundhole, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), pumpkin finish on carved spruce top, oval soundhole, some finish touchup on back, paddle shaped headstock with pearl "The Gibson" inlaid on an angle, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip, ebony fretboard, pearl dot inlays, 20 frets, ivoroid bound top, soundhole and fingerboard, 1-1/4" nut, 14" scale, compensated bridge, "The Gibson" engraved tailpiece, 4-in-a-line tuners with ivoroid buttons, dual rope-pattern rings around soundhole, raised tortoise plastic pickguard, with OSSC (purple lining), price reduced (SN:39945)
90U-5307 $1,000.00 buy

GIBSON A-1 SNAKEHEAD (1924) 13 Photos
EC- except for a repaired back crack and some finish nicks and dings, snakehead peghead, adjustable truss rod, black finished top, dark brown finish back and sides, mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret, 20-fret ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, recent refret, adjustable ebony bridge stamped "PAT'D JAN 18-21", "The Gibson" tailpiece cover, ivoroid-bound top and soundhole, rope pattern rosette, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with ivoroid tuner buttons, raised tortoise plastic pickguard engraved "PAT.MAR.30.'09" (included but not mounted), 10" body width, original label indicates model as "A-1" even though only top is bound, 14" scale, 1-3/32" nut width, "The Gibson" logo on headstock, nice Loar period mandolin with good sound, on consignment, with black OHSC (teal green lining) (SN:79196)
90U-6349 $3,500.00 buy

GIBSON A-3 (1918) 13 Photos
VGC+, natural satin refinish, double bound body, carved spruce top, multi ring rosette, birch back and sides, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 20 frets, compensated bridge, engraved tailpiece cover, white pickguard, headstock overlay features logo and floral inlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, sold AS-IS (needs back / side seam reglue, binding repair / replace, light fret work, strings, set up, etc.), 1-5/16" nut, 13-7/8" scale, with OHSC (SN:44980)
90U-6008 $1,285.00 buy

GIBSON A-4 (1913) 14 Photos
EC- except needs some work (glue loose top brace, glue loose binding on fingerboard and back near endblock, heat press neck, replace cracked bridge top, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), double bound A body, black finish on spruce top, bound oval soundhole, multi-ring rosette, red-stained finish on maple sides and one-piece back, mahogany neck (some previous repair work at heel) bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 24 frets, "The Gibson" on tailpiece, ebony bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard, headstock overlay features fleur-de-lis and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with Handel buttons, 1-3/16" nut, 14" scale, with OHSC (red lining) (SN:14304)
90U-5956 $1,850.00 buy

GIBSON A-4 (1916) 13 Photos
VGC except needs some work (reglue top brace, reglue fingerboard binding, replace pickguard mount, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), double bound A body, red sunburst on spruce top with a few repaired cracks (top sinking a bit), bound oval soundhole, multi-ring rosette, cherry finish on maple back and sides, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 24 frets, "The Gibson" on tailpiece, ebony bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard, headstock overlay features fleur-de-lis and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with Handel buttons, 1-3/16" nut, 14" scale, with end-loading leather case (SN:30980 F.O.N. 3023)
90U-5808 $1,650.00 buy

GIBSON A-4 (1918) 14 Photos
VGC+ except needs work (remove or replace deteriorating pickguard, reglue loose top brace, top crack, and sunken area between bridge and fingerboard, dress frets, replace missing case handle, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), red sunburst carved spruce top with oval soundhole, inlaid double rope pattern soundhole rosette, maple sides and carved back, paddle peghead, abalone fleur-de-lis and pearl "The Gibson" inlays in headstock, 24-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 2-piece mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret, ivoroid-bound top, back, fretboard and soundhole, the word "KING" is scratched into back of peghead (twice), ebony bridge (base stamped "PAT. JAN. 18-21"), inlaid Handel 4-on-a-plate tuners with one replaced button, "The Gibson" tailpiece, ~13-3/4" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, 10-1/8" body width, with black shaped OHSC (faded and somewhat oxidized purple lining) (SN:43056)
90U-6050 $1,850.00 buy

GIBSON A-4 (1923) 14 Photos
VGC+, red sunburst carved spruce top with oval soundhole, dark-stained figured maple sides and carved back, paddle peghead, abalone and pearl fleur-de-lis and pearl "The Gibson" inlays in headstock, 24 fret fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 3-piece mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret (repaired crack on back of neck), adjustable truss rod, ivoroid-bound top, back, fretboard and soundhole, ebony bridge, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with ivoroid buttons, "The Gibson" tailpiece, ~13-7/8" scale, 1-1/4" nut width, Loar period mandolin with a very fine sound, on consignment, with shaped OHSC (green lining) (SN:72324)
90U-6331 $4,000.00 buy

GIBSON A-50 (1952) 12 Photos
VGC except 2 repaired top cracks, black finish, double bound A body, spruce top, f-holes, maple back and sides, mahogany neck, bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, 20 frets, clamshell tailpiece, adjustable rosewood bridge, headstock features logo decal, 4-on-a-plate tuners, 1-3/16" nut, 13-7/8" scale, with older Gibson HSC, on consignment - price reduced (SN:Z171429)
90U-6272 $950.00 buy

GIBSON A-5L (1999) 14 Photos
EC, sunburst finish, double bound A body, spruce top, f-holes, tone bar bracing, maple back and sides, maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 29 frets, logo on tailpiece cover, adjustable ebony bridge, bound headstock features overlay with flowerpot and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, gold hardware, label signed by Kevin Strange, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, with HSC, on consignment (SN:90423019)
90U-6353 $2,500.00 buy

GIBSON A-JR SNAKEHEAD (1924) 14 Photos
VGC+ except well repaired back center seam, A style body, original brown finish on spruce top, oval soundhole, maple back and sides have been refinished in a light brown, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 20 frets, no pickguard, Weber tailpiece and bridge installed, original bridge included, snakehead headstock features overlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, with newer F style HSC, on consignment - price reduced (SN:77008)
90U-6146 $1,700.00 buy

GIBSON BILL MONROE F-5 (1994) 16 Photos
EC+, modern replica of Bill Monroe's 1923 F-5, Limited Edition, #177 of 200 made, varnish finish, silver plated hardware, flower pot inlay in headstock, carved spruce top with f-holes, highly flamed maple neck, back and rims, pearl tuning buttons, "Bill Monroe" engraved pearl truss rod cover, pearl nut, 29 fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, ivoroid bound body, fretboard and headstock, one label signed by Bill Monroe and reads "THE GIBSON "MONROE" MODEL", the other label is signed by Larry Barnwell and dated November 7, 1994, 14" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, very fine sound, on consignment, with custom deluxe replica OHSC (green lining) (SN:177 OF 200)
90U-6249 $12,500.00 buy

GIBSON F-12 (1950) 14 Photos
VG-EC, 2-point F style body, sunburst finish, spruce top, maple back and sides, white-bound body, mahogany neck, white-bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, pearl Gibson logo on headstock, broken scroll on headstock repaired and finish touched up, gold tuners with pearloid buttons, w-b-w-b pickguard slightly modified (likely for DeArmond pickup), adjustable rosewood bridge, non-original tailpiece cover, 1-3/16" nut, ~13-7/8" scale, on consignment with OHSC (pink lining) (SN:A-4801)
90U-6163 $4,000.00 buy

GIBSON F-4 (1920) 15 Photos
EC-, sunburst finish (minor touch up in a few areas), double bound 2-point body, carved spruce top, oval soundhole, nice maple sides and back, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 24 frets, replacement ebony bridge, "The Gibson" stamped on tailpiece cover, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, bound headstock with "The Gibson" script logo and flowerpot inlay, tortoise plastic pickguard, 1-7/32" nut, 14" scale, good sound, on consignment, with OHSC (purple lining) (SN:56537)
90U-6228 $5,500.00 buy

GIBSON F-4 (1924) 15 Photos
EC, 2-point body, red sunburst finish, carved spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, figured maple back and rims, mahogany neck with truss rod, ivoroid-bound 24 fret ebony fingerboard has been radiused, refretted with larger wire, and the extension has been scooped, 1-3/16" nut width (pearl nut), 14" scale, newer ebony bridge, nickel hardware, "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic pickguard, ivoroid-bound body and headstock, pearl logo and flowerpot peghead inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, nice Loar era instrument with a fine sound, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:79648)
90U-6309 $8,000.00 buy

GIBSON F-5 (1924) 28 Photos
VG-EC, signed and dated by Lloyd Loar on March 31, 1924, triple-bound body and tortoise plastic pickguard, triple side-bound headstock with pearl fern and "The Gibson" inlays, pearl button tuners, "The Gibson" tailpiece cover (Loar-style), adjustable ebony bridge (stamped "PAT'D JAN. 18 21"), sunburst finish flamed maple neck and body, carved spruce top, Virzi Tone Producer (serial number 10115, small repaired crack on bass side near edge), very rare, fully original except frets 1 through 12 have been replaced, some finish wear but not bad and modified fngerest mount, sounds great, back center seam has been reglued at endblock, a small chip in the treble side cutaway has been reglued and 3 small fingerboard cracks have been repaired on the extension, on consignment, includes two cases, modern deluxe white Calton HSC (black lining) and oblong OHSC in good condition except for missing handle (bright red interior) (SN:79824)
90U-6141 $INQU.IRE buy

GIBSON H-1 MANDOLA (1916) 13 Photos
VGC+, except 1 repaired top crack and 2 repaired back cracks, pumpkin finish on bound spruce top, oval soundhole, rope pattern rosette, red stain on birch back and sides, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 21 frets, logo on tailpiece cover, compensated bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard has been modified, headstock overlay features logo inlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, great sound, 1-5/16" nut, 15-3/4" scale, with OHSC (SN:25485)
90U-6363 $2,100.00 buy

GIBSON H-1 MANDOLA (1917) 13 Photos
EC except for back cracks and needs work (humidify, realign and glue back cracks and open seams, reseat and dress frets, replace missing tailpiece cover, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), pumpkin colored arched spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole and top, double rope-patttern soundhole rosette, reddish stained back and sides, ivoroid-bound 21-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-5/16" nut width, 15-7/8" scale, ebony bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard and bracket, pearl "The Gibson" headstock inlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, with really rough bottom loading case (torn seams, broken leather hinges missing handle, broken latches, etc.), price reduced (SN:3855X)
90U-6041 $1,950.00 buy

GIBSON MB-11 BANJO MANDOLIN (1941) 17 Photos
EC-, black (actually very deep blue) painted neck and 5/8" rim, 11" plastic head, one-piece flange, single coordinator rod, ~1/4" brass rolled tone hoop, 24 brackets, white-bound resonator, back of resonator covered with pearloid and has silkscreened blue, black and red floral motif, front of headstock and fingerboard also are pearloid and have the silkscreened blue, black and red floral motif, neck joins body at the 11th fret, white-bound 15 fret fingerboard, black script "Gibson" headstock logo, 4-in-a-line tuners with oval metal buttons, ~14" scale, 1-7/32" nut width, very rare model, with OHSC (red-line around black exterior with green lined interior), on consignment (SN:EG-3617)
90U-5335 $3,600.00 buy

KALAMAZOO KM-11 (late 1930's) 12 Photos
EC- except several back cracks, Army / Navy body, sunburst finish on spruce top (sinking some but appears stable, several extra braces added), dark finish on mahogany back, sides and neck, Brazilian rosewood freboard, dot inlays, 20 frets, clamshell tailpiece, compensated bridge, firestripe pickguard, headstock features logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners (black buttons), sold AS-IS (needs back cracks repaired, bridge adjustment, strings, set up, etc.), 1-3/16" nut, 14" scale, with gigbag
90U-6334 $450.00 buy

KENTUCKY KM-150S (recent) 14 Photos
EC except needs minor work (cut down bridge to compensate for poor neck angle, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), A-style, all solid woods, sunburst finish all around, spruce top with f-holes, maple back and sides, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale, 10-1/4" body width, adjustable rosewood bridge, "Kentucky" stamped tailpiece cover, b-w-b pickguard, white-bound body and fretboard, b-w top purfling, built in China, with SSC (black lining) (SN:010723)
90U-6374 $185.00 buy

KENTUCKY KM-675 14 Photos
EC, well built F-5 style instrument, sunburst finish, double bound 2 point body, all solid woods, spruce top, maple back and sides, maple neck, bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, 29 frets, classic tailpiece, adjustable (compensated) bridge, bound headstock features overlay with flowerpot and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, with HSC, on consignment (SN:03070510)
90U-6355 $600.00 buy

MARTIN 2-15 (1951) 14 Photos
EC-, double bound teardrop body, sunburst finish on carved spruce top, tone bar bracing, f holes, amber finish on flame maple sides, (arched) back and neck, ebony fretboard, dot markers, 22 frets, clamshell tailpiece, adjustable bridge, dark tortoise plastic pickguard, Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners, 1-3/16" nut, 13-3/4" scale, with F style HSC, price reduced (SN:20456)
90U-5729 $1,150.00 buy

MARTIN 2-15 (1953) 12 Photos
VGC except open top crack and some light overspray (entire instrument), double bound teardrop body, sunburst finish on carved spruce top, tone bar bracing, f holes, dark natural finish on flame maple sides, (arched) back and neck, ebony fretboard, dot markers, 22 frets, clamshell tailpiece, wood bridge, dark (DARK) tortoise plastic pickguard, Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners, sold AS-IS (needs top crack addressed, bridge adjustment, strings, set up, etc.), 1-3/16" nut, 13-3/4" scale, with NO CASE (SN:21262)
90U-6270 $885.00 buy

MARTIN STYLE A (1953) 12 Photos
VG-EC except needs work (dress frets, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), teardrop shape, natural finish, bent spruce top with oval soundhole, mahogany back, sides and neck, 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, ivoroid dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 13" scale, ebony nut & bridge, missing tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic-bound body, rosewood headstock overlay, nickel 4-on-a-plate tuners with white plastic buttons, with worn OSSC (one broken latch), price reduced
90U-5622 $650.00 buy

MICHAEL KELLY DRAGONFLY CUSTOM II (2004) 14 Photos
Limited Edition for 2004-2005, double bound 2 point F style body, sunburst finish, all solid woods, carved spruce top, maple back, sides and neck, bound radiused ebony fretboard with scalloped extension, fancy vine inlay, 24 frets, adjustable ebony bridge, bound headstock features overlay with logo and vine headstock inlays, gold 4-on-a-plate tuners, nice look and sound, built in Korea, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, with OHSC, on consignment (SN:04090901)
90U-6367 $700.00 buy

MORGAN MONROE MDM-1/C (recent) 13 Photos
EC except needs minor work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), AS NEW distressed finish, all solid woods, spruce top, maple back and sides, white-bound body, fretboard, and headstock, b-w-b top and back purfling, flamed maple neck, 24 fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, ebony headstock overlay with Morgan Monroe logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, white-bound pickguard, adjustable rosewood bridge, aged brass hardware, 1-3/32" nut, ~13-7/8" scale, made in China, with nylon covered hard foam case (SN:10100036)
90U-6364 $485.00 buy

NATIONAL TRIOLIAN (1937) 11 Photos
EC- except needs work (dress frets, shim cone for coverplate clearance, replace broken case handle, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), painted-on wood grain finish, pear-shaped metal body, sunburst finished neck, ivoroid-bound 18-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, ~15" scale, original biscuit bridge and 9-1/2" cone, matching wood grain painted sieve coverplate, nickel tailpiece, "NATIONAL" etched headstock overlay, 4-on-a-plate tuners with white plastic buttons, with shaped OHSC, price reduced (SN:A4158)
90U-5341 $1,500.00 buy

NEW MILLENNIUM MIX A-5 (recent) 13 Photos
EC, teardrop shape with f-holes, carbon fiber body and neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with 12" radius and pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 13-7/8"scale, ebony bridge, engraved satin chrome tailpiece, Grover tuners with ebony buttons, built in the USA by New Millenium Acoustic Design, on consignment, with padded gigbag (SN:11094)
90U-6345 $2,500.00 buy

ODE / GIVENS MODEL A (c.19 75) 13 Photos
VGC+, A-style, sunburst finish with some moderate checking, solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, mahogany neck (some areas of missing finish near fingerboard), 24 fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, Kluson Deluxe tuners with pearloid buttons, adjustable ebony bridge, "Givens" engraved on tailpiece, interior label reads "THE GIVENS MANDOLIN / MANUFACTURED BY / TUT TAYLOR MUSIC, INC. /NASHVILLE, TENN. - DISTRIBUTED BY / GRETSCH® - CINCINNATI, OHIO," 1-1/8" nut, ~13-7/8" scale, with OHSC (purple lining) (SN:75131)
90U-6107 $1,350.00 buy

PETERSON LEVEL 3 OCTAVE MANDOLIN (2008) 13 Photos
EC-, gloss finish, double bound teardrop body (maple binding), cedar top, round soundhole, spalted maple rosette, figured koa back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, Celtic knot inlay at 5th fret, 20 frets, ebony bridge, spalted maple headstock overlay with logo inlay, Gotoh tuners, cast tailpiece installed (original in case), 1-11/32" nut, 22-1/2" scale, on consignment, with nice HSC (SN:300)
90U-6365 on hold...$1,000.00

PRINCESS PROFESSIONAL MANDOLIN (1920's) 14 Photos
VGC+ except needs some work (dress frets, reset loose neck, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), natural finish on bent spruce top, laminated birch back and sides, Venetian 2-point body shape, bound oval soundhole, w-b-bound top, white-bound back, 10-fret maple neck, gold sparkle plastic fretboard with dot inlays, 20 frets, traditionally shaped peghead with recessed tuners and metal coverplate (back of neck has been refinished), gold sparkle plastic pickguard, clamshell tailpiece, appears to be made by Stromberg-Voisinet who was the predecessor to Kay, 1-1/4" nut width, ~13-1/8" scale, with recent oversize SSC (black lining)
90U-6254 $250.00 buy

RED DIAMOND A-5 MANDOLIN (1990's) 14 Photos
VGC+, one all-but-invisible repaired top crack, sunburst finish, spruce top with f-holes, flamed maple back, sides and neck, grained ivoroid bound body neck and peghead, ebony fretboard with 24 frets and pearl dot inlays, adjustable ebony bridge, "Red Diamond" engraved tailpiece cover, gold hardware, Schaller tuners with pearloid buttons, 1-3/16" nut width, 13-7/8" scale, made in the USA by Dan MacRostie, with F-style HSC case (black lining), on consignment (SN:71)
90U-6284 $3,200.00 buy

RIGEL CT-110 MANDOLIN (recent) 14 Photos
EC, acoustic-electric, sunburst finish, modern offset double cutaway body, carved sides and back, carved spruce top with f-holes and rounded body contours, maple / ebony neck (finish removed from back of neck), 22-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl diamond inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware, "Rigel" engraved coverless tailpiece, Schaller tuners, factory top transducer pickup, fine sound, with tweed OHSC (red lining) (SN:2276)
90U-6378 $3,400.00 buy

RIGEL R-200 MANDOLA (recent) 13 Photos
EC, sunburst finish, modern stylized offset double cutaway body, carved maple sides and back, carved spruce top with f-holes and rounded body contours, bolt-on maple neck with radiused ebony fingerboard and abalone dot inlays, 20 frets, 1-3/16" nut width, ~15-7/8" scale length, ebony adjustable bridge, gold Schaller geared tuners with pearloid buttons, coverless tailpiece designed for quick string changes, internal piezo pickup, great sounding mandola designed for stage work and beyond, made in Vermont, with tweed HSC (wine red lining) (SN:2277)
90U-6379 $3,200.00 buy

STIVER A (1982) 13 Photos
EC, teardrop shape, sunburst finish, carved spruce top with f-holes, flamed maple neck, back and sides, ivoroid-bound 28 fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and treble extension, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, ivoroid-b-w-bound body and headstock, pearl inlay on headstock, Schaller tuners, handcrafted in the USA, with arched-lid HSC (black lining) (SN:097-11-82)
90U-6081 $2,800.00 buy

TOPE A-5 MANDOLIN (2009) 13 Photos
EC+, classic Loar inspired A-model mandolin from Michigan based luthier, Gary Tope. Features include very highly flamed red maple back, sides & neck, Adirondack spruce top with f-holes & tone bar bracing, sunburst gloss lacquer finish, ivoroid bound body, "Tope" peghead inlay in ebony overlay, 20 fret compound-radiused ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, Steve Smith adjustable ebony bridge, pearl nut, 2-way truss rod, engraved James tailpiece, Golden Age nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, fabulous workmanship and great sound, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:025)
90U-6351 $2,200.00 buy

UNGER A-5 ARTIST MODEL (2012) 12 Photos
EC+, beautifully crafted instrument that artist/maker/musician Doug Unger refers to as "A Harmony In Brown And Black," 10" teardrop shaped body, sunburst oil varnish finish, one-piece Engelmann spruce top with twin tone bar bracing, flamed maple back and sides, tortoise plastic-bound body and fingerboard, maple neck, 29 fret fingerboard with gorgeous engraved pearl inlays, tortoise plastic headstock overlay with engraved floral inlays, Waverly tuners with black buttons, adjustable Randy Wood bridge, hand cut German silver tailpiece, ergonomically shaped and bent tortoise plastic pickguard, 1-3/16" nut, 13-7/8" scale, very fine sound, no case (SN:2012)
90U-6191 $9,000.00 buy

VEGA CUSTOM BOWL BACK (1890's) 13 Photos
VG-EC but could use work to make it fully playable, Brazilian rosewood skirt and 26 ribs, spruce top with fancy marquetry around top plus fancily engraved rosette and exceptionally fancy pearl inlaid and engraved butterfly in pickguard, ebony fretboard and headstock inlay with fancy engraved inlays, inlays possibly done by Boston master engraver Icilio Consalvi, 4-in-a-line tuners with ivory buttons and fancy engraved covers, stamped "VEGA" in an oval on back of headstock, inside label says "MADE BY / THE VEGA CO / BOSTON, MASS U.S.A.", with remnant of original leather case (case bleeds color - exercise care), sold AS-IS (call for details)
90U-6243 $1,100.00 buy

VEGA STYLE 202 "LUTE MANDOLIN" (1910's) 12 Photos
VG-EC except needs work (reinforce top sinkage - appears to be stable at this point, shim bridge to raise action, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), natural spruce top with oval soundhole, mahogany sides and cylinder back (back has been removed and reglued at some point), mahogany neck, 21-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 13-7/8" scale length, ebony bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard inlaid into top, ivoroid-bound body, nice marquetry around soundhole, Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay (with remnant of flag decal), 4-in-a-line tuners with ivoroid buttons, with end-loading OSSC, price reduced (SN:318 82)
90U-5549 $500.00 buy

VEGA STYLE NO. 4-1/2 BOWL BACK (c.1912) 13 Photos
VG-EC but could use work. Brazilian rosewood skirt with 37 fluted ribs "jointed with German silver", Brazilian rosewood-bound spruce top with 8-ply b-w pufling and "handsomely engraved pearl inlay" soundhole rosette bound with marquetry and ivoroid trim, engraved pearl inlay of lyre and vine in pickguard, flamed maple one-piece neck with ivoroid-bound 20 fret ebony fingerboard and headstock inlay with fancy engraved inlays, 4-in-a-line tuners with ivory buttons, pearl rings around the pegs and floral engraved covers, fancy carved ebony Wilmot bridge with ivory saddle, engraved tailpiece cover, inside label says "GUITARS * MANDOLINS * ZITHERS * BANDURRIAS / VEGA CO. / THE VEGA CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A.", with most of original leather case (case bleeds color - exercise care), sold AS-IS (call for details) (SN:28559)
90U-6244 $950.00 buy

W.A. COLE IMPERIAL STYLE G BOWL BACK (c.1905-1910) 15 Photos
VG-EC but could use some work, Brazilian rosewood skirt and 27 ribs, spruce top with fancy pearl-tortoise marquetry around top plus fancily inlaid rosette and floral pearl and abalone inlay in tortoise pickguard, ebony fretboard and headstock inlay with fancy engraved inlays by Boston master engraver Icilio Consalvi, 4-in-a-line tuners with ivory buttons and nickel plated half covers, maker's plate on back of headstock says "IMPERIAL MANDOLIN / PATENTED MAY 19, 1891 / W.A. COLE MAKER / BOSTON, MASS.", back and neck appear oversprayed or possibly refinished, sold AS-IS (call for details, with OSSC (very worn))
90U-6242 $1,200.00 buy

WASHBURN M6SW JETHRO BURNS (c.2003) 14 Photos
EC, sunburst finish, double bound 2 point F style body, all solid woods, spruce top, f-holes, rope pattern top trim, maple back, sides and neck, bound ebony fretboard, flying eagle inlay pattern, 24 frets, logo tailpiece, adjustable ebony bridge, bound headstock features overlay with lyre and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners, (faded) gold hardware, cool instrument built in Asia, sold AS-IS (needs fret work, strings, set up, etc.), 1-3/16" nut, 13-3/4" scale, with nice HSC (SN:OK03080086)
90U-6233 $950.00 buy

WASHBURN MODEL 1615 BOWL BACK MANDOLIN (1915-1920) 11 Photos
VGC except needs work (glue and cleat 3 top cracks, lube tuners, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), solid spruce top, 15 Brazilian rosewood ribs, bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, ivoroid top binding with rope pattern purfling, ebony peghead overlay, tortoise plastic pickguard inlaid in top, nickel-plated cover on back of headstock engraved "Washburn," ivoroid tuner buttons, flip-down crown-shaped tailpiece cover, 1-3/32" nut, ~13" scale, with OSSC (broken hinges) (SN:17023)
90U-6305 $200.00 buy

WASHBURN MODEL 1915 STYLE 2424 (1915-22) 12 Photos
EC- except needs minor work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), natural finish, spruce top with black bound oval soundhole, mahogany back and sides, black bound body, mahogany neck, 18 fret fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, rosewood peghead overlay, recessed 4-on-a-plate tuners with white plastic buttons, "WASHBURN" engraved on coverplate on back of headstock, tortoise plastic pickguard inlayed in top, ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, 1-1/8" nut, 13" scale, on consignment, with end loading canvas bag (SN:23275)
90U-5871 $500.00 buy

WEBER BITTEROOT F MANDOLA (2005) 14 Photos
EC, gloss buckskin finish, 2-point f-style body, solid spruce top with f-holes, flamed maple back and sides, plain maple neck, tortoise plastic bound top, 24 fret ebony fingerboard with diamond inlays, ebony headstock overlay with with pearl celtic clover and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, Brekke adjustable traditional ebony bridge (original Brekke bridge in case), cast Weber tailpiece, gold hardware, 1-7/32" nut, 17-1/8" scale, on consignment, with OHSC (grey lining) (SN:505803)
90U-6366 $3,150.00 buy

WEBER FERN (2003) 13 Photos
EC, sunburst finish, double bound 2 point F body, all solid woods, spruce top, f-holes, maple back, sides and neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 21 frets, cast brass tailpiece features logo, adjustable Brekke bridge, bound headstock features overlay with logo and Fern inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners, this is the top of the Weber mandolin food chain and just a killer instrument, built in Montana, label signed by B. Weber, 1-5/32" nut, 14" scale, with OHSC, on consignment (SN:3125501)
90U-6257 $4,400.00 buy

WM. C. STAHL TENOR MANDOLA (c.1914) 16 Photos
VG-EC except for repaired back and top cracks (some overspray and touchup), ladder braced bent spruce top (some reglued braces) with oval soundhole and small inset tortoise plastic pickguard with pearl vine inlay, dark-stained maple back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip joins body at the 10th fret, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot, slotted diamond and clover? inlays, treble extension extends into soundhole, Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay with slotted diamond and dot inlays, plate-back tuners with ivoroid buttons, white-bound body, fretboard and soundhole, wood marquetry top purfling and soundhole rosette, ~4" strip of binding under the tailpiece and the entire bass side of neck binding replaced, ebony bridge, replacement clamshell tailpiece, 11" body width, ~16" scale, 1-5/16" nut width, ~2-1/4" body depth, label reads "WM. C. Stahl / MANUFACTURER / Milwaukee, Wisconsin", similar (but not identical) mandolas can be seen on page 170 / 171 of "The Larsons' Creations Guitars & Mandolins" by Robert Carl Hoffman, built in Chicago by the Larson Brothers, good sound, on consignment (SN:18138)
90U-5965 $2,200.00 buy



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