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- ALVAREZ A800 OZARK RAMBLER (c.1984)
15 photos - EC except needs work (heat press neck to correct back bow - truss rod is already as loose as it will go - plus level frets, restring, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), sunburst finish, F-model, carved solid spruce top, tone bar bracing, maple neck, back, and rims, 24-fret fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, ~13-3/4" scale length, cream binding on body, fingerboard, and headstock with b-w-b top and back purfling, gold hardware, adjustable bridge, raised tortoise plastic pickguard, gold tuners with pearloid buttons, pearl Alvarez logo headstock inlay, with rectangular HSC (red lining) (SN:2731)
90U-5317.....$500.00 buy - BACON & DAY SULTANA SILVER BELL NO. 1 BANJO MANDOLIN (1930's)
19 photos - EC, 10" translucent plastic head has been finished (inside and out) with crystalline amber-brown finish to match the pearloid on the resonator and rim (work done in our shop by Steve Olson), 2-piece maple neck with b-w-b center strip, sunburst pearloid-covered rim and white-bound resonator, white-bound 17-fret pearloid fingerboard with engraved and painted fret markers, 1-1/8" nut width, 13-7/8" scale, Silver Bell tone ring, interior of rim and resonator painted silver, B&D Soft Pedal knee-operated mute (arm and spring removed and included in the case), black and red engraved pearloid headstock overlay and heel cap, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, on consignment, with OHSC (maroon lining) (SN:35623)
90U-5123.....$1,950.00 buy - DEARSTONE A-5E (2001)
13 photos - VG-EC, some of nicks and dings on top, small area of pick wear, dark sunburst redwood top, A style with f-holes, 10-1/8" body width, mildly flamed maple back, sides and neck, ivoroid bound top and back, ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 20 frets, adjustable ebony bridge, tailpiece cover is engraved with initials "D M W," flamed walnut headstock overlay and various neck accents, open gear 4-on-a-plate tuners with plastic buttons, nickel hardware, good sound, label is dated "July 16th, 2001" and signed by W. Ray Dearstone, made in USA, on consignment, wiwith shaped HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:117RM)
90U-5293.....$1,750.00 buy - DEARSTONE D-5AV (2005)
14 photos - VG-EC, F-style mandolin, dark sunburst satin finish, ivoroid-bound carved redwood top with sleekly designed f-holes, flamed maple sides and carved back, maple neck, 20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware, ebony peghead overlay with pearl script "Dearstone" logo, Randy Allen traditional tailpiece, label signed by maker and dated April 22, 2005, a number of nicks and dings and some pick-wear on the top, the finish has been removed from the back of the neck, 1-1/4" nut width, 14" scale, very good sound, handcrafted by Ray Dearstone in the USA, on consignment, with shaped arched-lid HSC (wine red lining) (SN:136RM)
90U-5309.....$3,000.00 buy - DUFF F5 & CASE
- NEW - Classic Lloyd Loar inspired F-5, carved top and back, sunburst, 1-piece flame maple back and rims, red (adirondack) spruce top with f-holes, traditional tone bar bracing, deluxe engraved James tailpiece, dot inlays in triple-bound profiled ebony fretboard, triple-bound body, flowerpot inlay in headstock, nickel hardware, hand rubbed varnish finish, handcrafted in Australia by Paul Duff, with Delta-style molded hardshell case. Also includes a really nice "Duff" ball cap.
PDF5T.....$8,500.00 buy - DUFF H-4 MANDOLA (1999)
15 photos - EC except some small dings in the top, sunburst finish, bound 2-point F-style body, carved spruce top, single transverse brace below sound hole, traditional rosette, ivoroid bound oval sound hole, flamed maple neck, rims and carved back, bound ebony fretboard, pearl dot inlays, 19 full and 2 partial frets on extension, 1-3/8" nut width, ~15-3/4" scale adjustable ebony bridge, "Duff" engraved tailpiece cover, bound headstock with pearl "Duff" and flowerpot inlays, tortoise plastic pickguard (in case), nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons, handcrafted in Australia, label signed by Paul Duff - Dec. '99, with nice HSC (green lining), price reduced (SN:05699)
90U-5077.....$5,950.00 buy - EASTMAN MD915 (2008)
14 photos - EC, F-style, f-holes, hand-carved solid woods, highly flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, flamed maple binding top and back, maple neck, abalone dot-inlaid ebony fingerboard, adjustable ebony bridge, heavy cast tailpiece, spirit varnish finish with thin lacquer topcoat in rich dark sunburst, crafted in Asia, on consignment, good sound, with rectangular cordura nylon covered suspension-fit hard foam case and certificate of authenticity dated 10/07/08 (SN:3781)
90U-5272.....$1,600.00 buy - EASTMAN MDA-815 MANDOLA (2008)
14 photos - EC-, F-style mandola, 11-1/2" lower bout, f-holes, all hand-carved solid woods, highly flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, ivoroid-bound body neck and headstock, maple neck, abalone dot inlaid ebony fingerboard, 23 frets, radiused fingerboard, ebony headstock overlay, adjustable ebony bridge, heavy cast tailpiece, vintage-style sunburst lacquer finish, 1-5/8" nut width, ~15-7/8" scale, finely crafted in China, with rectangular cordura nylon covered suspension-fit hard foam case (burgundy lining) (SN:3919)
90U-5258.....$1,200.00 buy - EASTMAN MDA815 MANDOLA (2006)
14 photos - EC, F-style mandola, 11-1/2" lower bout, f-holes, all hand-carved solid woods, highly flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, ivoroid-bound body neck and headstock, maple neck, abalone dot inlaid ebony fingerboard, 23 frets, radiused fingerboard, ebony headstock overlay, adjustable ebony bridge, heavy cast tailpiece, vintage-style sunburst lacquer finish, 1-5/8" nut width, ~15-7/8" scale, finely crafted in China, made for display at IBMA convention in 2006 we are told, with rectangular cordura nylon covered suspension-fit hard foam case (SN:IBMA-17)
90U-5267.....$1,285.00 buy - ELLIS F-5 DELUXE MANDOLIN & CASE
- NEW - Fabulous Loar inspired F-5 Deluxe from Tom Ellis, of Austin, TX. F-style body with very highly flamed maple sides and 1-piece back, very highly flamed maple neck 1-1/8" wide at nut, Adirondack red spruce top hand graduated to Loar specs with tone bar bracing, Smith adjustable ebony bridge, radiused ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay, engraved gold custom James tailpiece, gold Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, bound top, back, neck & headstock, abalone "Bella" and "Ellis" headstock inlays, Cremona sunburst hand rubbed oil varnish finish, small ebony pickguard, adjustable truss rod and deluxe Concord adjustable hardshell case.
EF5DLX.....$11,600.00 buy - EPIPHONE ADELPHI (1944)
12 photos - EC- except needs work (glue peghead ears and overlay, level frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS) sunburst finish all around, teardrop shape, A-style, arched spruce top with f-holes, tone-bar bracing, maple sides and arched back, mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret, 20 fret Brazilian rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlays, adjustable rosewood bridge, clamshell tailpiece, tortoise plastic pickguard, proper 3-a-plate open-gear tuners with cream oval buttons on treble side and black oval buttons on bass side, no headstock logo, 10-1/2" body width, 13" scale, ~2" body depth, 1-1/4" nut width, built in New York, with OHSC (blue lining), price reduced (SN:51159)
90U-4969.....$800.00 buy - EPIPHONE MM-50 (c.1981)
12 photos - VG-EC except needs work (recut truss rod cavity, dress frets, reglue heel cap, glue small spot of loose binding on back, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS, F-style, flat (lump) scroll, f-holes, sunburst finish all around, spruce top, maple back, sides and neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and treble extension, adjustable rosewood bridge, white-bound body and fretboard, chrome hardware, 14" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, 10" body width, stamped "2" on back of headstock (factory 2nd), missing pickguard, built in Japan, NO case (SN:81425)
90U-5306.....$225.00 buy - FENDER® FM-63S SB (2000)
13 photos - EC- except needs work (reattach pickguard - currently in case pocket - plus fret level, new strings, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), F-model, sunburst finish, solid carved spruce top, solid maple sides and carved back, maple neck, w-b-w bound body and headstock, 24 fret bound ebony fretboard with fancy inlays, uniquely shaped headstock with decorative pearl inlay and "Fender®" logo, adjustable ebony bridge, b-w-b pickguard, gold hardware, ~13-7/8" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, 10-1/8" body width, made in Korea, with rectangular wooden HSC (blue lining) (SN:0006239)
90U-5336.....$375.00 buy - FLATIRON PERFORMER A (1995)
13 photos - EC-, Performer Series, A-style, sunburst carved spruce top with f-holes, lightly stained highly figured maple back and sides, mahogany neck joins body at 13th fret, 24-fret rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlays, adjustable ebony bridge, ivoroid-bound top, rosewood peghead overlay with white logo, engraved tuners with pearloid buttons, engraved "Flatiron" tailpiece, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, 10-1/8" body width, 1-3/4" body depth, some finish checking of front and back, built in Montana, on consignment, with shaped Everest HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:95032204)
90U-5271.....$825.00 buy - GIACOMEL J5 MANDOLIN & CASE
- NEW - This wonderfully original addition to the mandolin realm comes from Italian luthier, Corrado Giacomel. With a rich, balanced sound and excellent projection, these instruments are being championed by mandolin virtuoso, David Grisman, and we are extremely pleased to be able to offer them here. Rooted in the finest mandolin building traditions, this completely hand-built J5 features a highly stylized 2-point body design with a very distinctive "scroll," highly flamed maple back, sides & neck with amber-tint varnish finish, spruce top with X-brace, stylized f-holes & varnish finish, profiled ebony fretboard with block pearl inlay, rosewood binding on top, back, fretboard & headstock, "Giacomel" & ornate peghead inlays in ebony overlay, rosewood backstrap, gold tuners with pearl buttons, custom ebony pickguard, tailpiece & adjustable bridge, 1-1/8" neck width @ nut, adjustable truss rod, 13-13/16" scale and rectangular hardshell case. A very, very fine instrument.
GJ5-1.....$2.00 buy - GIBSON A-1 (1917)
14 photos - VG-EC, worn pumpkin finish on carved spruce top, oval soundhole, some finish touchup on back, paddle shaped headstock with pearl "The Gibson" inlaid on an angle, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip, ebony fretboard, pearl dot inlays, 20 frets, ivoroid bound top, woundhole and fingerboard, 1-1/4" nut, 14" scale, compensated bridge (deeply cut string grooves), "The Gibson" engraved tailpiece, 4-in-a-line tuners with ivoroid buttons, dual rope-pattern rings around soundhole, raised tortoise plastic pickguard, a bit worn but good sounding example of this model, with OHSC (purple lining) (SN:35199)
90U-5229.....$1,400.00 buy - GIBSON A-1 (1941-42)
13 photos - VG-EC, 3 repaired top cracks and finish touch-up on headstock face, 10-1/4" wide, 13-7/8" scale, f-holes, sunburst arched spruce top, dark-stained figured maple back and sides, mahogany neck with 20 fret rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, white dots on edge of fingerboard have been over-painted, white-bound top and back, replacement pickguard of torotise-w-b-w plastic, clamshell cover on tailpiece, silkscreened "Gibson" in white on headstock, adjustable truss rod, adjustable rosewood bridge, 4-on-a-plate tuners with replacement ivoroid plastic buttons, on consignment, with period SSC (purple lining) (SN:2238)
90U-5282.....$1,400.00 buy - GIBSON A-3 (1914)
12 photos - VG-EC, pumpkin colored top finish, carved spruce top, birch sides and carved back, paddle-shaped peghead, 2-piece mahogany neck with ebony center stripe, ivoroid-bound body, fretboard and oval soundhole, 2 ring "rope" rosette, pearl inlaid "The Gibson" logo and other fancy inlay on headstock, replacement compensated and adjustable ebony bridge, ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 20 frets, 1-1/4" nut width, 14" scale, "The Gibson" engraved tailpiece cover, open back 4-in-a-line tuners with oval ivoroid buttons, very clean and legible label, no pickguard, fine sound, with OHSC (faded green lining) (SN:18723)
90U-5202.....$1,985.00 buy - GIBSON A-3 (1922)
14 photos - VG-EC, nice Loar period instrument with ivory white finished top, some arm wear at edge of bass bout and finish scratches at pickguard mount, normal back of the neck play wear, overall a very clean mandolin, carved spruce top with oval soundhole, red mahogany finished birch back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck with repaired seam crack, adjustable truss rod, ivoroid-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, 14" scale length, repro ebony bridge, "The Gibson" engraved nickel tailpiece cover, ivoroid pickguard and body binding, pearl "The Gibson" logo and fancy inlay (some finish wear on front), paper label very clean and legible, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:70457)
90U-5241.....$2,800.00 buy - GIBSON A-4 (1916)
15 photos - VG-EC, black carved spruce top, red stained sides and one-piece back, mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret, 21-fret ebony fingerboard with treble side extension and pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, ~14" scale, oval soundhole with ivoroid binding, ivoroid soundhole rosette with inlaid wood rope pattern on each side, ivoroid-bound body and fretboard, fleur-de-lis and "The Gibson" pearl inlays in headstock, 4-on-a-plate open gear tuners with ivoroid tuner buttons, ebony bridge, "The Gibson" engraved tailpiece, tortoise plastic pickguard, pickguard stamped "PAT.MAR.30.'09", pickguard bracket stamped "PAT.JULY 4, 1911", very clean paper label, additional red paper label reads "J.J. LEVERT - IMPORTER - TEACHER AND DEALER - MONTREAL," fine sound, on consignment, with OHSC (purple lining) (SN:27017)
90U-5299.....$2,400.00 buy - GIBSON A-50 (c.1942)
13 photos - EC- except truss rod near maximum adjustment, neck straight and plays fine, sunburst finish all around, white-bound body, figured maple rims and arched back, arched arched spruce top with f-holes, mahogany neck, ivoroid-bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, 20 frets, pearl dot inlays, body width ~10-1/4", 13-7/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, replacement adjustable ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, pearl script "Gibson" logo and small diamond inlay in headstock, tortoise plastic pickguard, replacement Elite tuners (originals in case), with shaped HSC (burgundy lining), on consignment - price reduced
90U-5238.....$1,295.00 buy - GIBSON DOYLE LAWSON (2004)
14 photos - EC-, Artist Series, cremona sunburst finish, carved spruce top with tone bar bracing, figured maple neck, sides and back, 21-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1-1/16" nut width, 14" scale, pearl nut, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware, "Gibson Doyle Lawson" engraved tailpiece, ivoroid-bound body, f-holes and headstock, pearl "Gibson" headstock logo with abalone and pearl headstock inlays, "Doyle Lawson" signature engraved on pearl truss rod cover, etched tuners with pearl buttons, Master Model label inside bass f-hole, the other label is signed by Danny Roberts and dated April 16th, 2004, with arched-lid oblong TKL HSC (burgundy lining), on consignment (SN:40416020)
90U-5314.....$5,500.00 buy - GIBSON EM-150 (1956)
15 photos - VG-EC, A-style, sunburst finish spruce top with f-holes, sunburst maple back and dark-stained rims, mahogany neck, white-bound 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale, adjustable rosewood bridge, single P90 pickup mounted in top, single volume and tone controls, white-bound top and back, beveled b-w-b-w pickguard, clamshell tailpiece cover, replacement tuners with pearloid buttons (originals with deteriorated buttons are included), very cool, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:V6893 21)
90U-5118.....$1,650.00 buy - GIBSON F-2 (1915)
15 photos - VGC except repaired heel crack and peghead scrolls missing, black carved spruce with oval soundhole, red stained birch sides and carved back, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip, 24-fret ebony fingerboard stamped, pearl dot inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, ~14" scale length, ebony bridge, ivoroid-bound top and soundhole, cream-bound fretboard, pearl "The Gibson" headstock inlay and engraved tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic pickguard (small section by strings missing), pickguard mount stamped "PAT.JULY 4,1911", 4-on-a-plate open-gear Handel inlaid tuners, on consignment, with black OHSC (red lining) (SN:20808)
90U-5139.....$3,500.00 buy - GIBSON F-2 (1917)
11 photos - VG-EC except needs work (glue loose top brace, reglue top and back side seams, glue headstock scroll crack, level and dress frets, strings, set-up, etc. - sold AS-IS), red sunburst carved spruce with oval soundhole, red stained birch sides and carved back, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip, 24-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, ~14" scale length, ebony bridge, ivoroid-bound top, soundhole and fretboard, pearl "The Gibson" headstock inlay, engraved tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic pickguard stamped "PAT.MAR.30,'09", pickguard mount stamped "PAT.JULY 4,1911", 4-on-a-plate open-gear Handel tuners, a fine example, with black OHSC (red lining) (SN:33645)
90U-5085.....$3,750.00 buy - GIBSON F-2 (1928)
12 photos - VG-EC, red sunburst finish on bound spruce top, dark finish on back and sides, 2-point body, oval soundhole, fancy double rope pattern with ivoroid center rosette, mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod, 24-fret ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-5/32" nut width, ~14" scale length, adjustable bridge, nickel "The Gibson" tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic pickguard (small piece missing at fingerboard), pearl "The Gibson" inlaid in headstock, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with ivoroid buttons, back appears to be oversprayed, a fine example, with OHSC (pink lining) (SN:86124)
90U-5143.....$4,700.00 buy - GIBSON F-2 (late 1910's)
16 photos - VG-EC except small repaired top and back cracks (one each) and peghead scroll has been repaired, red sunburst carved spruce with oval soundhole, red stained birch sides and carved back, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip, 24-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, ~14" scale length, ebony bridge, ivoroid-bound top, soundhole and fretboard, pearl "The Gibson" headstock inlay and engraved tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic pickguard stamped "PAT.MAR.30,'09", pickguard mount stamped "PAT.JULY 4,1911", 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners, some areas of finish touchup, serial number faded, "OWEN E. MCGRATH" stamped on label, probably c.1919 - 1921 because of the tuners and color of the sunburst . . ., on consignment, with black OHSC (red lining) (SN:OWEN E. MCGRATH)
90U-5170.....$3,250.00 buy - GIBSON F-4 (1919)
12 photos - VG-EC, red sunburst finish, carved spruce top with oval soundhole, maple rims and one-piece (!) quilted maple carved back, ivoroid-bound 24-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and treble extension, 1-3/16" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale, pearl nut, ebony bridge, ivoroid-bound soundhole, body and headstock, fancy ivoroid and rope marquetry rosette, full double flowerpot and "The Gibson" pearl headstock inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, appears all original except for replacement pickguard and tailpiece cover, with OHSC (replacement handle, red lining) (SN:49705)
90U-4852.....$4,950.00 buy - GIBSON F-4 (1920)
12 photos - EC, 2-point body, red sunburst finish, carved spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, figured maple back and rims, mahogany neck, ivoroid-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard (extension removed after 20th fret), 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, new bone nut, newer adjustable ebony bridge, nickel hardware, "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece cover, ivoroid-bound body, missing pickguard, pearl logo and double flowerpot headstock inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, with OHSC, price reduced (SN:55635)
90U-4662.....$4,750.00 buy - GIBSON F-4 (1920)
14 photos - EC- except one repaired top crack, 2-point body, red sunburst finish, carved spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, figured maple back and rims, mahogany neck, ivoroid-bound 24-fret ebony fingerboard, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, fixed ebony bridge, nickel hardware, "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece cover, ivoroid-bound body, pearl logo and double flowerpot headstock inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, pickguard missing, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining) - price reduced (SN:57739)
90U-4674.....$5,400.00 buy - GIBSON F-4 (c.1920)
12 photos - VG-EC, entire mandolin has been oversprayed, buffed and polished, looks good, 2-point body, red sunburst finish, carved spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, figured maple back and rims, mahogany neck, ivoroid-bound 24-fret ebony fingerboard, 1-1/4" nut width, 14" scale, pearl nut, adjustable ebony bridge base with rosewood saddle, nickel hardware, "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece cover, ivoroid-bound body, pearl logo and double flowerpot headstock inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, small area of repaired pickguard damage on bass side of soundhole, back center seam has been glued and cleated, kerfing on inside back has been replaced for about 6" on each side of end block (back was most likely off at some point), marks at edge of body front and back from pickguard mount (no pickguard included), imprints on top of instrument where bridge was mounted before overspray had fully cured, last digit of serial # is illegible, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:5516(?))
90U-5180.....$4,250.00 buy - GIBSON F-5 (1924)
37 photos - EC-, signed and dated by Lloyd Loar on Dec. 1, 1924, triple top-bound body, headstock and tortoise plastic pickguard, triple side-bound neck, pearl flowerpot and "The Gibson" inlays in headstock, pearl button arrowhead tuners, "The Gibson" tailpiece cover (may be original, but standard F-4 style tailpiece), adjustable ebony bridge (stamped "PAT'D JAN. 18 21"), sunburst finish flamed maple neck, back and rims, carved spruce top, very rare, fully original (well, okay, we replaced 2 missing tuner screws with period correct ones), in the same family since at least the 1930's, excellent structural shape (crack free), some evident scratches on the finish, but not too bad, as you can see in the photos, one tuner button has cracked and been reglued, sounds great, frets could be dressed, on consignment, with red-lined oblong OHSC ### NOTE THAT THIS MANDOLIN IS NOT ON OUR PREMISES. IT CAN BE VIEWED AT THE DENVER FOLKLORE CENTER BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE -- CALL STAN WERBIN AT 517-334-5800 OR HARRY TUFT AT 303-777-4786 FOR MORE INFO OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ### (SN:79756)
90U-5005.....$225,000.00 buy - GIBSON F-5 ALAN BIBEY (2004)
14 photos - EC+, sunburst finish, tone bar braced carved spruce top, flamed maple back, sides and neck, tortoise plastic-bound 21-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and scooped treble extension, 1-1/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, satin gold hardware, tailpiece engraved "Gibson / Alan Bibey", tortoise plastic-bound body and headstock, pearl "The Gibson" and flowerpot headstock inlays, Alan Bibey's signature engraved on truss rod cover, pearl tuner buttons, label signed by Danny Roberts and dated Feb. 20, 2004, with arched-lid oblong HSC, price reduced (SN:40220030)
90U-4375.....$5,500.00 buy - GIBSON F-5 FERN (1927)
19 photos - EC-, another really rare post-Loar prewar F-5 in great shape with super sound! Dot inlays, triple top-bound body, headstock and tortoise plastic pickguard, pearl fern and "The Gibson" inlays in headstock, gold hardware, reverse tuners with pearl buttons and arrowhead plates, "The Gibson" tailpiece cover (plating worn), adjustable ebony bridge with replacement bridge top (original broken top included), pearl nut, sunburst finish, flamed maple neck and body, parallel-braced carved spruce top, Master Model label, on consignment, from the family of the original owner, with green-lined oblong OHSC (worn but still solid, replacement handle) (SN:84686 FON 9334)
90U-5253.....$85,000.00 buy - GIBSON F-9 (2008)
13 photos - EC, great no frills F-5 style mandolin, satin sunburst finish, all solid woods, carved spruce top with f-holes, tone bar bracing, maple sides and 2-piece back, maple neck, 20-fret ebony fingerboard with side dot markers, 1-1/32" nut width, 14" scale, 9-5/8" body width, adjustable ebony bridge, ebony peghead overlay with pearl script "Gibson" logo on angle, black-bound top, chrome hardware, tailpiece cover engraved "The Gibson," built in Nashville, with Travelite HSC (gray lining) (SN:80611010)
90U-5305.....$2,285.00 buy - GIBSON H-2 MANDOLA (c.1919)
15 photos - VG-EC except for repaired top cracks with refinished top, 2 replacement top braces (some top sinkage) and soundpost installed under treble side of bridge, red sunburst finish, spruce top with white-bound oval soundhole, birch back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip, ivoroid-bound 21-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-5/16" nut width, 15-3/4" scale, replacement ebony bridge, nickel hardware, replacement "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece, ivoroid-bound body, ivoroid and rope pattern rosette, pearl "The Gibson" and fleur-de-lis headstock inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, missing pickguard, great player's instrument! With newer HSC (burgundy lining), on consignment - price reduced (SN:F.O.N. 11305)
90U-5284.....$1,850.00 buy - GIBSON K-1 MANDOCELLO (1907)
16 photos - VGC+ with several repaired top cracks and needs work (refret to straighten neck, glue loose back seams by heel, clean, restring, set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), teardrop shape, arched spruce top with oval soundhole, pumpkin color top, dark stained birch back and sides, 2-piece neck with dark center strip, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, white-bound top and fretboard, "The Gibson" pearl inlay in headstock (has been redone), neck has been reset at some point, 14-1/8" body width, ~3" body depth, 24-3/4" scale, 1-5/8" nut width, Allen tailpiece, oval white label with Orville Gibson's face and a lyre reads "Gibson Mandolin = Guitar Mfg. Co. / Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A.," lots of potential here! NO case (SN:8181 F.O.N 726)
90U-5230.....$2,250.00 buy - GIBSON MB-1 BANJO MANDOLIN (1931)
12 photos - VG-EC but needs some work (replace broken skin head, dress frets, glue small crack on top edge of resonator, missing one tuner screw, strings, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), ~10-1/2" head, 3/4" dark brown maple rim, unbound resonator, 22 brackets, one coordinator rod, maple neck joins body at 12th fret, black headstock with gray script "The Gibson" logo, white-bound 15 fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, 4-on-a-plate open gear tuners with white buttons, clamshell tailpiece, ~14" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, rolled hoop tone ring, with black OHSC (green lining) (SN:9269-17)
90U-5057.....$600.00 buy - GIBSON MB-2 BANJO MANDOLIN (1926)
14 photos - VGC+, ~10-1/2" frosted top head, 1/2" maple rim, dark stained maple neck and ivoroid-bound maple resonator (some kind of sticker on back of resonator), ivoroid-bound 18 fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, pearl inlaid script "The Gibson" logo on a slant and fancy pearl floral inlay (some missing overlay on headstock near logo), 22 brackets, single coordinator rod, rolled tone hoop, ribbon flange, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with cream buttons, ~14" scale, 1-7/32" nut width, one replacement resonator screw, replacement tailpiece, NO case, on consignment (SN:8112-4)
90U-5131.....$725.00 buy - GIBSON MB-2 BANJO MANDOLIN (1926)
14 photos - VG-EC, ~10-1/2" frosted top head, 3/4" maple rim (minor loose laminate on inside), maple neck and dark stained maple resonator, ivoroid-bound 15 fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, pearl inlaid script "The Gibson " logo on a slant and fancy pearl floral inlay, 22 brackets, clamshell tailpiece, single coordinator rod, rolled tone hoop, ribbon flange, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with cream buttons, ivoroid-bound resonator, ~14" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, non-functional Christmas lights installed under head (originally to help skin head stay tight in humid weather - easily removed), replacement resonator screws (one missing), with black OHSC (blue lining, replacement handle) - price reduced (SN:8298-14)
90U-4158.....$1,000.00 buy - GIBSON MB-3 BANJO MANDOLIN (1927)
16 photos - VG-EC except could use some work (dress frets, glue loose nut, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), ~10-1/2" top-frosted plastic head, ~13-7/8" scale, ivoroid-bound rosewood fretboard with diamonds and slotted squares inlays, flat plate flange with diamond cutouts, 25/32" rim with 1/2" metal tone hoop, dark-stained double bound maple resonator, 22 brackets, No Knot tailpiece replaces original, most of back of neck and all of resonator refinished natural, with OHSC (blue lining), price reduced (SN:8544-6)
90U-4709.....$650.00 buy - GIBSON STYLE D "THE ALRITE" (c.1917)
14 photos - EC- with some top sinkage, ivoroid-bound pumpkin spruce top with multi-colored wood purfling and round soundhole, flat top and back, mahogany neck, 18-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale length, elevated tortoise plastic pickguard, replacement ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, 4-in-a-line open-gear tuners with white-plastic buttons, rare model, on consignment, with period HSC (purple lining) (SN:889)
90U-5286.....$1,100.00 buy - KENTUCKY KM-250S (recent)
13 photos - EC except needs some minor work (new strings, tweak setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), A model, solid carved spruce top, maple rims and arched back, mahogany neck, 20 fret bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, f-holes, teardrop shape, sunburst finish, white-bound top and back, b-w-b pickguard, adjustable rosewood bridge, chrome hardware, 10-3/8" lower bout, ~14" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, built in China, with black shaped arched lid HSC (burgundy lining), (SN:080128-1)
90U-5318.....$300.00 buy - KENTUCKY KM-500S (1990's)
13 photos - EC- except needs work (dress frets, replace missing tailpiece cover, clean, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), A-style, sunburst finish, all solid woods, spruce top with f-holes, maple neck, back and rims, white-bound 26-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable rosewood bridge, gold hardware, w-b-w-bound body, "Kentucky" and fleur-de-lis headstock inlays, 4-on-a-side open geared tuners with pearloid buttons, with shaped HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:19583)
90U-5235.....$400.00 buy - KENTUCKY KM620 (2001)
15 photos - EC- except needs minor work (polish frets, restring, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), sunburst finish, double bound F-style 2-point body, flat scroll, spruce top, f-holes, maple back, sides and neck, bound rosewood fretboard, split diamond inlays, 29 frets, adjustable rosewood bridge, gold tuners with pearloid buttons, fern headstock inlay, b-w-b pickguard, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, made in Korea, with shaped HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:20010315)
90U-5323.....$350.00 buy - MARK BLUETT F-5 (2003)
15 photos - EC- except top wear, 2-point body, sunburst finish, carved spruce top with f-holes and tone bar bracing, flamed maple carved back and sides, maple neck, ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl slotted diamond inlays (floral inlay at 12th fret) and scalloped treble extension, 1-5/32" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, solid tailpiece, gold hardware, ivoroid-b-w-bound body, ivoroid-bound ebony headstock overlay with pearl vine and "B" inlays, Schaller tuners with pearloid buttons, handcrafted in the USA, fine sound, with oblong HSC, price reduced (SN:2003)
90U-4955.....$2,900.00 buy - MARTIN A-K (1923)
14 photos - VG-EC, koa wood sides, bent top and flat back, rosewood-bound body, maple-ebony top purfling, inlaid tortoise shell pickguard, mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret (back of neck appears refinished and plugged strap button hole on neck heel), 20 fret ebony fingerboard with bar frets and dot inlays, fixed ebony bridge, oval soundhole with inlaid wood rosette, ~13-1/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, 9-1/2" body width, ~2-1/2" body depth, Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay, 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with ivoroid buttons, with shaped HSC (black lining) (SN:10105)
90U-5137.....$1,250.00 buy - MARTIN STYLE 20 (1929)
11 photos - VG+ except needs some work (reglue loose back, reset neck, clean, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 2-point teardrop-shaped body, carved natural spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, dark amber-stained flamed maple sides and carved back, dark-stained mahogany neck, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with small pearl dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, ~13-1/8" scale length, ebony bridge, engraved clamshell tailpiece, ivoroid-bound body, original 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay with cutout, neck has been previously reset and fretboard has been cut through at 12th fret, ebony pickguard has repaired cutout, bridge has shims under each foot, rare model, first year of production during a tough time in America, very cool! black TKL case with arched lid (maroon lining), price reduced (SN:14205)
90U-4485.....$1,400.00 buy - MAURER STYLE 30 (c.1932)
14 photos - EC except for minor finish checking, very rare high end model -- teardrop shape with 9-1/8" body width, ~13" scale, Brazilian rosewood sides and back, ivoroid-bound bent top with very fancy marquetry purfling, ivoroid-b-w-bound back, b-w purfling on sides, ivoroid-bound soundhole with pearl and half-herringbone rosette, inlaid tortoise plastic pickguard with pearl vine and flowers inlaid, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, slotted diamond inlay at 10th fret and pearl clover at 5th fret, fancy inlay in headstock, covered tuners with heavy floral engraving on back of headstock, engraved clamshell tailpiece (some plating is worn off to the brass), compensated rosewood bridge, made by the Larson Bros. in Chicago, on consignment, with period shaped HSC (green plush lining) (SN:18856?)
90U-5303.....$2,800.00 buy - MICHAEL KELLY LEGACY CLASSIC (recent)
14 photos - EC except needs minor work (cleanup, polish frets and file sharp fret ends, new strings, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), F-style, sunburst finish, carved spruce top, flamed maple sides and carved back (all solid woods), maple neck, white-bound 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlays and scooped treble extension, 1-1/8" nut width, ~13-3/4" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, white-bound body, half-herringbone top trim, white-bound headstock with pearl torch and "MK" inlays, gold tuners with pearloid buttons, with lightweight foam HSC (SN:05040209)
90U-5275.....$475.00 buy - PARAMOUNT STYLE A BANJO-MANDOLIN (1930)
16 photos - VG-EC, 11/16" maple rim with maple cap, 24 brackets, ~11-1/4" skin head, arched brass hoop tone ring, maple resonator with 2 strips of alternating light and dark purfling on sides, dark backstrip and 2 rings of smaller back purfling, 3-piece maple neck with 2 mahogany center strips, rosewood bound rosewood fingerboard with red and brown marquetry underlay, pearl split diamond and square inlays, 17 frets, ebony headstock overlay with "PARAMOUNT / STYLE A / Wm. L. LANGE" inlay, 1-3/16" nut width, ~15-3/16" scale length, 8 individual tuners stamped "PAGE "GEARED" PEG / E / PAT. PEND'G" with ivoroid buttons, neck tilt adjuster appears to be original (adjusting screws are replaced), tailpiece cover is missing and one string hook is broken, chrome plated "hotdog" armrest, very rare and cool instrument!!! on consignment, with E.J. ALBERT made OHSC (red ling and zippered shroud, replaced handle) (SN:13076)
90U-5302.....$1,500.00 buy - PHOENIX ULTRA (1995)
13 photos - EC, deep red sunburst finish, unique double cutaway A-style, carved Douglass Fir (from same stock as the Unicorn model we are told) top with f-holes, highly figured maple neck, sides and carved back, b-w-bound 24-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl flame inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, pearl nut, adjustable ebony bridge, black hardware, tailpiece cover engraved "Phoenix", black-bound body, abalone top and back purfling, elaborately carved headstock with ebony overlay and abalone inlay of the legendary phoenix rising, reverse-geared Waverly tuners, McIntyre pickup installed with endpin jack, neck has been reset, repaired crack at bass side f-hole, handcrafted in the USA, fine sound, with shaped OHSC (black lining) (SN:159)
90U-5266.....$4,500.00 buy - R.L. GIVENS A5 MODEL (1990)
13 photos - EC-, ivoroid-bound top and back with dark stained finish, carved spruce top with f-holes, maple sides and carved back, radiused ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 24 frets, gold decal on headstock of stylized initials "RLG", adjustable ebony bridge, very good sound, there is a slightly red halo around the f-holes likely from contact with the case lining, label dated 11/19/90, handcrafted by Bob Givens in Idaho, on consignment, with HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:557)
90U-5291.....$3,000.00 buy - RIGEL Q-95A (2005)
14 photos - EC+, A-style body with F-style point on lower treble bout, cream-finished spruce top with tortoise-bound oval soundhole (Q-95A long axis of the soundhole is oriented across the strings, the Q-95B soundhole is oriented with the strings), tobacco stained flamed maple neck, back and rims, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with scooped treble extension, abalone dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware "Rigel" engraved tailpiece, tortoise-w-b-w-b pickguard, ebony headstock overlay with abalone "Rigel" inlay, Schaller tuners, factory transducer (passive), with oblong tweed HSC (wine lining) (SN:2332)
90U-5280.....$1,750.00 buy - RIGEL Q95B (recent)
13 photos - EC, A-style body with F-style point on lower treble bout, cream-finished spruce top with ivoroid-b-w-bound soundhole, tobacco stained flamed maple neck, back and rims, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with scooped treble extension, abalone dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware "Rigel" engraved tailpiece, tortoise-w-b-w pickguard, ebony headstock overlay with abalone "Rigel" inlay, Schaller tuners, factory transducer (passive), with oblong tweed HSC (SN:2351)
90U-5248.....$1,750.00 buy - RISA MANDOLA-ELECTRIC
12 photos - EC except needs minor work (dress frets, strings, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), satin black finish, kidney-shaped semi-hollow body, bolt-on neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-3/8" nut width, 17" scale, one pickup, nickel hardware, white pickguard, vintage-style tuners, with gigbag (SN:205017)
90U-5247.....$250.00 buy - VEGA LITTLE WONDER BANJO MANDOLIN (1929)
14 photos - VG-EC but needs work (reseat and dress frets, reset dowel stick to correct neck angle, missing strike plate for neck brace, strings, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 10-1/8" skin head, maple neck and tortoise plastic-bound rim, ivoroid-bound 19-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-5/32" nut width, 13-7/8" scale, 26 brackets, 4-on-a-plate tuners with cream buttons, dowel stick reads "MADE BY - THE VEGA COMPANY - BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. - LITTLE WONDER," with period HSC (slightly oversize) (SN:87245)
90U-5219.....$265.00 buy - VEGA STYLE L WHYTE LAYDIE BANJO MANDOLIN (1924)
16 photos - VG-EC, 10-1/8 Fiberskyn head, 1/2" maple rim with Whyte Laydie tone ring and bracket band, notched tension hoop, 28 brackets, tortoise plastic binding on top and bottom of inside of rim, 2-piece maple neck with dark center strip, 19 fret ivoroid-bound ebonized fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, tuner cover plate on back of headstock engraved "GEORGE H. WOOD," clamshell tailpiece, dark peghead overlay with fancy cutout, ivoroid tuner buttons, ~14" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, dowel stick ferrule has been repaired, with OHSC (purple lining), on consignment (SN:58581)
90U-5265.....$1,100.00 buy - WASHBURN M-1S/TS (1992)
12 photos - EC except needs minor work (light fret level where fingerboard extends over body, new strings, tweak setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), A-style with f-holes, sunburst finished solid spruce top, dark stained maple back, sides and neck, 20 fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, adjustable rosewood bridge, white-bound body and fretboard, b-w-b top purfling, raised black-white pickguard, chrome hardware including "George Washburn" engraved tailpiece cover, ~13-7/8" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, ~2" body depth, 10-3/8" body width, old-style headstock (Lyon and Healy shape), built in Korea, with chipboard SSC (SN:9205138)
90U-5321.....$325.00 buy - WEBER CUSTOM VINTAGE A (2007)
13 photos - EC++, classic Antique Pumpkin finish on solid spruce X-braced top, A-model instrument inspired by the mandolins of the early 20th century, flame maple back and sides finished in a deep wine color, oval soundhole with herringbone rosette, flame maple neck with dot-inlaid radiused ebony fingerboard, tapered headstock with ebony overlay and script "The Weber" inlay, traditional Brekke adjustable ebony bridge, bound top, back, neck & peghead, heavy cast Weber tailpiece, nickel hardware, gloss nitrocellose lacquer finish, ~14" scale, ~1-1/16" nut width, handcrafted in Montana, with gray Weber HSC (SN:7209512)
90U-5298.....$2,250.00 buy - WEBER CUSTOM VINTAGE F (2008)
9 photos - EC+, classic Antique Sunburst finish on solid spruce X-braced top, F-model instrument inspired by the mandolins of the early 20th century, qulted maple back and sides finished in an antique natural, oval soundhole with herringbone rosette, flame maple neck with tulip-inlaid radiused ebony fingerboard, tapered headstock with flamed maple overlay and script "The Weber" and "Flowerpot" inlay, traditional Brekke adjustable ebony bridge, tortoise plastic bound top, back, neck, peghead and pickguard, satin finished quilted maple pickguard and armrest, heavy cast Weber tailpiece with integral armrest, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, ebony trussrod cover, nickel hardware, gloss nitrocellose lacquer finish, ~14" scale, ~1-1/8" nut width, very good sound, handcrafted in Montana, With rectangular gray Weber OHSC (silver lining) (SN:8334105)
90U-5301.....$4,500.00 buy - WEBER STE A MODEL (2007)
13 photos - EC-, STE Series, A-style with f-holes, tone bar braced, 10-1/4" lower bout, satin natural finish, all solid woods, Sitka spruce top, carved flame maple back and sides, flamed maple neck with black bound ebony fingerboard, 24 frets, pearl dot inlays, black headstock overlay with STE logo and crossed f-hole inlay, tortoise plastic top binding, ebony Brekke bridge, one-piece cast stainless steel "Weber" universal tailpiece, open gear tuners with pearloid buttons, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, label signed by Bruce Weber, made in U.S.A., with OHSC (burgundy lining) (SN:702710)
90U-5312.....$1,245.00 buy - WEYMANN KEYSTONE STATE BOWL BACK (early 1900s)
12 photos - VG-EC except needs work (repair 3 top cracks, possible refret to straighten slightly bowed neck, possible neck reset, restring, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), "tater bug" style with 34 Brazilian rosewood ribs, spruce top, black plastic pickguard inlaid into top with fancy abalone inlays, bound ebony fretboard with fancy inlays, distinctive marquetry around top and soundhole, engraved tuners and tailpiece cover, decal on back of headstock reads "The Weymann Keystone State / Manuf'd by Weymann & Son / Phila., Pa.", with later semi-HSC (SN:10471)
90U-5226.....$250.00 buy - WM. C. STAHL TENOR MANDOLA (c.1914)
13 photos - VG-EC except for repaired back center seam (some overspray), ladder braced bent spruce top with oval soundhole and large inset tortoise plastic pickguard, dark-stained maple back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip joins body at the 10th fret, 18-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot, slotted diamond and clover? inlays, treble extension extends into soundhole, Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay with clover? and dot inlays, plate-back tuners with ivoroid buttons, white-bound body, fretboard and soundhole, wood marquetry top purfling and soundhole rosette, ebony bridge, clamshell tailpiece, 11" body width, ~16" scale, 1-5/16" nut width, ~2-1/4" body depth, label reads "WM. C. Stahl / MANUFACTURER / Milwaukee, Wisconsin", this mandola can be seen on page 171 of "The Larsons' Creations Guitars & Mandolins" by Robert Carl Hoffman, built in Chicago by the Larson Brothers, with beat end-loading canvas SSC (SN:19868)
90U-5287.....$1,995.00 buy
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