1926 Martin Type A Mandolin Natural
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This Martin A style mandolin from 1926 sounds fantastic. I've had a fistful of these through the shop and this one definitely sounds the best.
The instrument has seen some use over the years, perhaps contributing to the great tone. All the original parts are there. The seemily original frets have been leveled.
There is a repair on the side - an old one that blacklights like the finish over it is original. It was done very professionally and quite a long time ago. The top and back have been spared any cracks.
Color: Natural
Weight: 1lb 4ozs
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Inlays: Dots
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut Material: Original
Nut Width: 1 3/16"
Scale: 13.875"
Overall Length: 23 1/2"
Body Length: 12"
Body Width: 9 9/16"
Body Depth @ Edge: 2 13/16"
Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: 0.75"
Neck Thickness At 5th Fret: 0.82"
Action 1st String @ 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 4th String @ 12th Fret: 2/32"
String Gauge: .010-.034"
Hardware: Nickel
Tuners: Original
Pickguard: Original
Case: HSC
Notes: Notice the body side upper bout crack repair noted by the darker finish in the repair area. The repair appears to have been a long time ago as a black light inspection shows little to no evidence of a refinish in the repair area.
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