Serial Number | 599215, built 1920. |
Pricing | $2850 CND with original fiber case. |
Neck | Mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard, mother of pearl dot markers. |
Frets | 20 narrow frets with some wear in the lower positions. |
Body | Carved spruce top with mahogany back and sides. |
Finish | Lacquer finish; blonde top, mahogany tint on neck, back and sides. Some finish wear on neck and next to the bass side of the tailpiece. |
Hardware/electronics | EBony bridge, nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons. Ivoroid pickguard with ‘Pat. Mar.30.’09.’ stamp. |
Playability/Action | Plays very well, bright and clear with a warm tone. |
Case | Original fiber case included. |
Comments | This is one of the best examples of this kind of instrument we’ve seen for a long time. Rarely do we see unaltered mandolins of this age; it plays very well, sounds great, and is in excellent condition. |
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