Mandolins

Abbreviations

Features

b/s = back and sides : btn = button : inl = inlaid

fbd = fingerboard : pgd = pickguard : phd = peghead : pce = piece

tpce = tailpiece : t’shell = tortoiseshell

mop = mother of pearl : aba = abalone : adj = adjustable

HC = newer hard case : OHC = original hard case

OSC = original soft or semi-hard case : GB = gig bag

Condition

Mint/as new = all original unplayed condition

EC (Excellent Condition) = all original, no repairs/refinish unless noted, some playwear

VGC (Very Good Condition) = basically all original, may have minor repairs/refinish but no other issues unless noted, moderate playwear

GC (Good Condition) = generally sound, possibly some repairs/refinish, may need work as noted, moderate to heavy playwear

PC (Poor Condition) = Issues and work required as noted

Gibson F-5	c 1959, sunburst, gold-plated fittings, torch with “Gibson” logo phd inlay, beautiful flamed maple b/s and neck, wide phd with Kluson tuners, original “California Girl” rectangular HC, EC	£3,550	Photos
Gibson F-5 L	Signed by Steve Carlson, December 5, 1988 Sunburst, gold-plated fittings, fern with “the Gibson” logo phd inlay, beautiful flamed maple b/s and neck, pearl btn tuners, HC, EC	Sold
Gibson A1	C 1936 , f-hole, sunburst top, figured maple back, sides & neck in chocolate brown stain, adjustable bridge & trussrod, white “Gibson” logo OHSC VGC	£1,350	Photo awaited
Terada M-90	1970s Japanese F-4 style oval hole artist model with F5 neck length and raised fbd style (Style F-4½?), sunburst, hand-carved spruce top and flamed maple b/s, flowerpot phd inlay, unusual but excellent sounding, HC, EC	£750	Photo
Eastman 615 Mandolin	NEW, sunburst, F-5 style,f-hole artist model, hand carved spruce top/figured maple b/s, ebony fbd/bridge, triple bound top, single bound back/fbd/phd, cast tpce & Schaller tuners, belting bluegrass sound & unbelievable value, OHC	£750	Photo
Octave Mandola	Recent handmade flatback - no label so maker unknown! Figured maple b/s and neck, spruce top, snakewood fbd/phd, 21” scale, HC, EC	£650	Photo

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