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SOLD!!! Eastman MD515 F-Style Mandolins

On September 29, 2021 /

Eastman MD515 mandolins are a high quality yet reasonably priced rendering of the classic Gibson F-style instruments introduced in the 1920s during Lloyd Loar’s tenure at Gibson. One of Orville Gibson’s radical innovations was to bring violin family construction principles into the world of guitars and mandolins, leading directly to the arched top instruments that are commonplace today. The Eastman MD515 models are part of Eastman’s entry level instrument lines, but that doesn’t mean that they have skimped on quality, just on decoration.

New

Price: $1,759.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Fin MC14 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst by Fintan McEnroe, 2021

On September 15, 2021 /

Here we have the Fintan McEnroe Fin MC14 F-style mandolin from Fintan McEnroe, working in Toronto but originally from Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. The ‘14’ in the name refers to the mandolin serial number and production sequence; the Fin Mc 8 mandolin was sold recently. The Fintan McEnroe Fin MC14 is a traditional F-Style mandolin, with a carved Sitka Spruce top and Curly Maple for the sides, neck and carved back.

New

Price: $4,900.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Weber Bitterroot F14 O Mandolin Classic Finish, 2002

On February 25, 2021 /

Here we have a lovely Weber Bitterroot F14 O Oval hole, F Style mandolin in classic finish, built in Bend, Oregon during 2002 and signed by Bruce Weber. Built using a mix of traditional and modern techniques, this Weber Bitterroot F14 O Oval Hole F Style Mandolin features an X-braced Sitka Spruce top, Flame Maple for the sides, back, and neck, and Ebony for the non-radiused fingerboard. The original bridge has been replaced with a Brekke Bridge.

Used

Price: $2,700.00 CAD $3,700.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Fintan McEnroe Fin MC9 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2020

On January 1, 2021 /

Here we have the Fintan McEnroe Fin MC9 F-style mandolin from Fintan McEnroe, working in Toronto but originally from Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. The ‘9’ in the name refers to the mandolin serial number and production sequence; the Fin Mc 8 mandolin was sold recently. The Fintan McEnroe Fin MC9 is a traditional F-Style mandolin, with a carved Sitka Spruce top and Curly Maple for the sides, neck and carved back. The fingerboard and bridge are Ebony and the neck contains an adjustable truss rod. The body has double layer binding, and the inlays are a combination of Mother of Pearl and Abalone.

New

Price: $4,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Gibson F2 Oval Hole Mandolin Sunburst, 1915

On December 4, 2020 /

Built from 1904 to 1934, the Gibson F2 Oval Hole mandolin featured the stylized ‘F’ body with scrollwork, but also an oval sound hole rather than F-holes. Oval sound holes seem to provide a bit more sound to the player, while F-hole models tend to project their sound outwards, further. It’s always fascinating to see an instrument like this Gibson F2 Oval Hole mandolin that dates to 1915, now over a century old and still in good playing condition. It is in largely original condition, though the original faux-tortoise pickguard is missing. The case is a newer lightweight model by Gator.

Vintage

Price: $3,750.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Fin Mc 8 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst by Fintan McEnroe, 2020

On November 18, 2020 /

Here we have the Fin Mc 8 F-style mandolin from Fintan McEnroe, working in Toronto but originally from Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. The ‘8’ in the name refers to the mandolin’s serial number and production sequence; the Fin Mc 9 mandolin is also available.
The Fin Mc 8 is a traditional F-Style mandolin, with a carved Sitka Spruce top and Curly Maple for the sides, neck and carved back. The fingerboard and bridge are Ebony and the neck contains an adjustable truss rod. The body has double layer binding, and the inlays are a combination of Mother of Pearl and Abalone. The finish is a hand-rubbed lacquer sunburst.

New

Price: $4,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

F-style

SOLD!!! Eastman MD515 F-Style Mandolins

❌SOLD❌ Fin MC14 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst by Fintan McEnroe, 2021

❌SOLD❌ Weber Bitterroot F14 O Mandolin Classic Finish, 2002

❌SOLD❌ Fintan McEnroe Fin MC9 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2020

❌SOLD❌ Gibson F2 Oval Hole Mandolin Sunburst, 1915

❌SOLD❌ Fin Mc 8 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst by Fintan McEnroe, 2020

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