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2009 Eastman MD-615 Mandolin

Sweet Mandolin

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Solid, hand carved Spruce top, figured Maple back/sides/neck in a traditional sunburst, gloss lacquer finish. 3-ply (w/b/w) bindings top and back, single ply fretboard and headstock. Radiused Fretboard w/ Abalone position dots. Scooped fretboard extension. Ebony bridge, Schaller tuners, Allen style cast Tailpiece, nickel hardware.

You won't have any trouble being heard in a jam setting with this little hoss. Nice open, woody tone and strong bluegrass chop.

Excellent condition overall. Does have some play wear including superficial pick marks on the top, a few small lacquer dings on the sides and headstock. Has slight tobacco odor. Just back from shop for fret dress and set up.

Includes Travelite case with humidity gauge, a nice upgrade over the Eastman case.

Price: $799.95

Special / Sale Price - 1999 Heiden Deluxe F-5

King of the Beasts!

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Extraordinary mandolin handcrafted by Michael Heiden in Canada. Serial number F-36, this instrument features; an aged Engelmann Spruce top with some of the wildest grain we've seen, flamed Red Maple back/sides/neck in an Antique brown `burst gloss lacquer finish. Ivoroid bindings throughout, radiused Ebony fretboard with Abalone position dots and flowerpot headstock inlay.

Recent upgrades include; original tuning machines replaced with nickel plated Waverly's with Ebony buttons and original tailpiece replaced with engraved James tailpiece.

Most impressive is the sound. I can definitely hear why Mr. Heidens mandolins are so highly thought of. Tone is semi-dark and woody with exceptional "pop" and volume. Among the top three mandolins we've had and MandoMutt thinks it's easily the best sounding Engelmann Spruce mandolin she's heard. Responsive and powerful. Chop is quite "woof".

Near mint condition showing only light pick marks, makers marks and frets have minor wear. No noticeable blemishes or flaws other than slight footprint of original tuner plates on back of headstock.

MandoMutt has decided to award this mandolin, Heiden F-36, her coveted "Beyond Beast Award", making it the ninth instrument to achieve the "BBA". She joins a Daley Vintage, a Kimble F-5 and a 1939 Martin D-18 (only guitar to receive a "BBA) as the only non-Gibson's and only the second instrument of 2011 to recieve a "BBA".

Includes a shaped "Canadian" case. Trades encouraged.

Price: $10,999.95
Price: $9,999.95

Special / Sale Price - 1924 Gibson A-2Z

Loar Era Gem!

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Phenomenal snakehead that demonstrates precisely why the A-2Z is the most coveted oval hole model. This is one classy vintage Gibson with remarkable sound.

Features include; Wide, straight grained Spruce top, nicely figured Birch back and rims, Blonde finished top, brown back and rims, 2-ply bindings on top, single ply binding on back and fretboard and pearl "The Gibson" headstock inlay.

This instrument is nearly 100% original with lone exceptions being a replacement tailpeice cover from a recent F-5L and bridge top. Bridge base is original and original bridge top is included. Original tortoise pick guard and tuning gears are in remarkable condition.

Excellent-plus overall condition. No cracks anywhere, repaired or otherwise. No top sinkage.
Top has some scratches and dings. Back and rims are very clean with light scuffs and faint scratching only.

Incredible sound. The very best oval hole we've played, bar none. Dry, punchy and quite loud with a strong chop. Excellent playability with medium-low action.

We have this vintage Gibson on Consignment for a friend who bought it in 2000, from the family of the original owner from 1924. After the original owners death, this instrument was literally kept in a closet for 40 years.

For additional information check this link; http://www.mandolinarchive.com/perl/show_mando.pl?2906

Includes original case which is in fine working order (has rebuilt handle). Trades considered on this fine Loar-era Gibson.

Price: $5,749.95
Price: $5,499.95

2011 Elkhorn A-5

Melodious Black Face!!!

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Our third mandolin from Colorado builder Robb Brophy, this delightful jewel features the finest appointments including; European Spruce black faced top, Eastern Hard Maple back/sides/neck in a hand rubbed Spirit Varnish finish with French Polish top coat and triple bound throughout.

Other goodies include a radiused Ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl position dots, Ebony pickguard and bridge, hand engraved James tailpiece, silver Waverly tuning gears with pearl buttons and a modified Abalone flowerpot headstock inlay.

This instrument provides a rich, articulate tone with mid-range emphasis and brilliant highs. Outstanding chop. Overall a fine sounding mandolin with an excellent set up and exceptional fit and finish.

This mandolin, Elkhorn #29, is offered in new condition and includes lifetime of the builder warranty and a Superior hard shell case with "vintage green" interior. Trade discussions are welcome.

Price: $2,999.95

1994 Paganoni F-5

The B-1 Masterpiece

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MandoMutt's very first Paganoni. This is Doyle Lawson model B-1, number DL5 and was formerly owned by Doyle and also Allan Bibey.

A remarkable instrument featuring; German Silver Spruce top, highly figured Maple back/sides/neck in a medium caramel sunburst varnish finish, 3-ply bindings top/back/headstock, single ivoroid bound fretboard.

Flat Ebony fretboard with scooped extension, Abalone Fern headstock inlay and chrome hardware including engraved traditional tailpiece and Gotoh tuning gears.

Extraordinary sound. Nothing sounds better than a great mandolin that's been played for thousands of hours and much of those hours were by two of the best. Nice dry tone that really pop's. This is an ideal bluegrass mandolin featuring a killer mid-range, even balance and solid chop.

Excellent-minus condition. Has some natural "distressing" with wear slightly into the wood where the arm rests and below the strings from some energetic pickin'. Body also has scratches and small dings. Headstock has an abundance of string scratches and such. Finish is somewhat worn on back of neck. Frets have slight wear.

Includes Paganoni case. Trades considered.

Price: $11,999.95

Kentucky KM-250 Artist Mandolin

Nice!

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Darn good mandolin for the money. Hard to believe an instrument this good can be purchased for under $300. Amazing!

Solid hand carved Spruce top, solid flamed Maple back/sides/neck in a traditional sunburst gloss lacquer finish, flat Rosewood fretboard with dot position marks, adjustable truss rod, 3-ply bindings body and headstock, single Ivoroid bound fretboard and adjustable Rosewood bridge.

Other features include; nickle Gotoh tuning gears, Mother-of-Pearl "La Spada" headstock inlay and Snakehead headstock.

A sweet sounding mandolin with a warm, woody tones, excellent bark and solid bluegrass chop. Also sports a pro set up. Easy to play.

Near mint condition overall with a pair of tiny lacquer dings near bridge on the bass side of top, very minor fret wear (almost none) and a scratch in the neck that's around 1-1/2" in length. Otherwise, very clean.

Includes new Golden Gate hard shell case.

Price: $274.95

2012 BRW 2-Point

Monster!!!

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Built by Ben Wilcox in Ohio and Ben's got it figured out. He's building instruments that are as good as anybody out there and I'm talking any price range.

Here's the specs; Adirondack Spruce top in dark coffee bean brown finish, extremely figured Maple one piece back and Maple rims and neck in an amber, wheat colored Varnish finish. Triple bound body and headstock, single Ivoroid bound fretboard.

Other goodies include; radiused Ebony fretboard, engraved James tailpiece, Golden Age tuning gears and mother-of-pearl "fluer-di-lis" headstock inlay.

This mandolin may well be the best sounding right-out-of-the-box mandolins I've played. Here's what Ben says about it's sound; "...nice crisp but deep sound to it, and you can really hear the woody/boxy tone to it.It is extremely responsive and has nice poppy tone from light to hard picking". I couldn't have described it better myself.

This is a brand new instrument, s/n 103 and label was signed on 01/22/2012. Includes Travelite case. Trades considered.

Price: $3,749.95

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