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- APITIUS CLASSIC F (2004)
14 photos - EC, top grade F-5 style mandolin, sunburst finished carved spruce top, scalloped parallel bracing, small open f-holes, flamed-maple back and rims, flamed-maple neck, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with a gentle radius, i-b-i bound body and headstock, ebony peghead overlay with torch inlay and logo in colorful pearl, adjustable ebony bridge, logo engraved tailpiece cover, engraved 4-on-a-plate oprn gear tuners with pearloid buttons, very good sound, 1-5/16" pearl nut, ~14" scale, on consignment, includes rectangular HSC with shroud (burgundy lining) (SN:10104)
90U-5364.....$6,850.00 buy - 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.....$2,800.00 buy - BREEDLOVE CASCADE (2005)
13 photos - EC+, asymmetrical K-style body, natural finish, carved spruce top with f-holes, carved flamed maple sides and back, flamed maple neck joins body at 14th fret, radiused 23-fret ebony fretboard with small pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, black-bound body and fingerboard, ebony peghead overlay with pearl "B" inlay, one-piece cast tailpiece, chrome hardware, handcrafted in Oregon, label signed Kim Breedlove, with black oval shaped OHSC (black lining) (SN:8207)
90U-5419.....$1,750.00 buy - BREEDLOVE MASTERCLASS FF (2008)
14 photos - EC+, sunburst gloss finish, hand-carved sitka spruce top, Masterclass flamed-maple back and sides, Breedlove stylized f-holes, scroll and cutaway, ivoroid-bound top back, sides and fingerboard, famed-maple neck with radiused ebony fretboard, offset pearl dot inlays, 20 frets, adjustable "Loar Replica" ebony bridge, ebony headstock overlay with logo and "torch" inlays, engraved 4-on-a-plate tuners with ebony buttons, Monteleone-style cast tailpiece, factory installed Schertler DYN-M pickup, gold hardware, 1-3/16" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale, very good sound, includes certificate of authenticity and build card, made in USA, with OHSC (black lining) (SN:10984)
90U-5415.....$4,200.00 buy - BREEDLOVE OREGON (recent)
12 photos - EC+, sunburst finish, double bound A (teardrop) style body, carved spruce top, parallel bracing, f-holes, curly maple sides and (carved) back, (bound) radiused ebony fretboard, small pearl dot inlays, 23 frets, adjustable ebony bridge, fancy Breedlove tailpiece, bound headstock, 3-on-a-plate tuners, gold hardware, handcrafted in Oregon, 1-3/16" nut, 14" scale, with OHSC. (SN:7949)
90U-5416.....$1,685.00 buy - BREEDLOVE SPIRIT KO (recent)
13 photos - EC+, satin natural finish, Breedlove's unique "K" body style, carved spruce top with oval soundhole and tone bar bracing, flamed maple rims and back, maple neck, 20-fret radiused ebony fingerboard, pearl micro-dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, satin black tailpiece, black-bound body, ebony headstock overlay with pearl "B" inlay, label signed by Kim Breedlove, handcrafted in Oregon, with OHSC (SN:11748)
90U-5432.....$1,500.00 buy - CHARLES HORNER A-50-71 MANDOLIN (1983)
13 photos - EC-, F-style, carved spruce top, flamed cherry sides, 1-piece flamedcherry back, 1-piece flamed cherry neck with ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 29 frets, adjustable ebony bridge, ivoroid-bound body, neck and headstock, ebony headstock overlay with intricate pearl and abalone inlay, pearl "Horner" logo inlaid on back of headstock, 1-piece cast "Oricco" tailpiece, finish has been removed from back on neck, nice dry, woody tone, a really fine instrument, hand-crafted in the USA by Charles Horner, with shaped arched-lid HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:1983)
90U-5310.....$3,100.00 buy - COLLINGS MF-5 (2006)
15 photos - EC+, classic 2-point F style mandolin, gloss sunburst finish, all solid woods, carved Adirondack spruce top, tone bar bracing, highly flamed maple back, rims and neck, radiused ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 22 frets, adjustable ebony bridge, ivoroid bound headstock, Collings logo and vine headstock inlays, Gotoh 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, original tailpiece, gold hardware, classic look and sound, 1-1/8" nut, 14" scale, on consignment, with rectangular HSC (blue lining and shroud) (SN:613)
90U-5452.....$6,000.00 buy - DUFF F-5 (1999)
14 photos - EC-, Lloyd Loar inspired design, sunburst varnish finish, carved Adirondack spruce top with X-bracing and f-holes, flamed maple neck, rims and carved back, ivoroid-bound 24-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and b-w underlays, pearl nut, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, ivoroid-b-w-bound body, cast Gilchrist tailpiece with hinged cover (original tailpiece in case), ivoroid-bound headstock with pearl "Duff" and flowerpot inlays, nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons, excellent tone, handcrafted in Australia by Paul Duff, on consignment, with teardrop shaped thermoplastic HSC (black lining) (SN:05499)
90U-5488.....$5,500.00 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 - EASTMAN 814 (2007)
16 photos - EC, F-style, oval soundhole, classic dark stain gloss finish, carved spruce top (parallel bracing), flamed maple neck, sides and carved back, ivoroid-bound 20-fret radiused ebony fingerboard with scooped treble extension, abalone dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, chrome-plated cast tailpiece, ebony & ivoroid rosette, ivoroid-bound body and headstock, ebony peghead overlay, Schaller tuners, fine quality imported mando, with nylon-covered rigid foam HSC (SN:1600)
90U-5469.....$1,185.00 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 - 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.....$750.00 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 (1916)
12 photos - VG-EC except repaired headstock (solid), bound pumpkin colored spruce top, oval soundhole, red stain finish on maple back and sides, some light overspray on body, mahogany neck with paddle headstock have been refinished (good job), ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 20 frets (refretted, pro job), newer gold "The Gibson" tailpiece and adjustable ebony bridge, engraved gold Schaller tuners replace originals, looks cool and is a great sounding instrument, 1-3/16" nut, 14" scale, with modern HSC (SN:28864)
90U-5467.....on hold...$985.00 - GIBSON A (1917)
15 photos - EC- except needs work (refret to straighten neck, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), ivoroid-bound pumpkin colored spruce top, ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, rope pattern rosette, mahogany stained birch back and sides, mahogany neck with paddle headstock, 20-fret ebony fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, ~14" scale, ebony bridge, "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece, raised tortoise plastic pickguard, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, with OHSC (purple lining) (SN:33834)
90U-5475.....$1,085.00 buy - GIBSON A-1 (1907)
14 photos - VG-EC, dark pumpkin color carved spruce top, red stained back and sides, pearl "The Gibson" inlaid in headstock, unbound ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, celluloid-bound top, replacement ebony bridge, "The Gibson" engraved "pineapple" tailpiece, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, dual rope-style purfling rings as soundhole rosette, original tortoise plastic pickguard (PAT. APPLIED FOR), 10-1/2" lower bout, ~14" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, "Orville" label with picture of Orville Gibson and lyre-mandolin, no cracks in top, back or sides, back has been off or reglued at some point and there are six dents around edge of top and back from clamps without pads, on consignment, with new flat-lid HSC (black lining) - price reduced (SN:8043)
90U-5347.....$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-2 (1920)
13 photos - VG-EC, Sheraton brown finish, carved spruce top, birch back and rims, 2-piece mahogany neck with walnut center strip, paddle headstock, ivoroid-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable rosewood bridge, ivoroid bound body and oval soundhole, "The Gibson" pearl headstock inlay, replacement tailpiece cover, tortoise plastic pickguard, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, with OHSC (wine red lining) (SN:62702)
90U-5008.....$1,450.00 buy - GIBSON A-4 (1917)
17 photos - VG-EC with repaired top and back cracks, nice finish touch-up on sides and edges of back, red sunburst carved spruce top with slight sinkage, red-stained maple sides and carved maple back (back has been off at some point), mahogany neck, 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, 24 fret ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays (nicely refretted), original tortoise pickguard, replacement bone nut, 1-3/16" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale length, 4-on-a-plate open gear tuners with Handel inlaid tuner buttons, "The Gibson" tailpiece, ebony bridge, very fine sound, with shaped OHSC (purple lining) (SN:32642)
90U-5365.....$2,250.00 buy - GIBSON A-40 (1947-51)
14 photos - VG-EC except needs work (reglue back brace, glue, level and dress frets, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), bound spruce top (has been "resurfaced" - appears to be refinished), mahogany sides, arched back and 11-fret neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard (previously refretted), dot inlays, 1-3/16' nut width, ~14" scale, newer adjustable ebony bridge, nickel tailpiece cover (replated), newer 4-on-a-plate Gibson Deluxe tuners with plastic buttons, "T191" scratched into the back of the headstock, non-original wooden truss rod cover, with period SSC
90U-5455.....$650.00 buy - GIBSON A-5 (1974-75)
17 photos - VGC+ except repaired top crack at scroll and back crack at heel, sunburst finish, spruce top with oval soundhole, "lump" scroll, maple back, sides and neck, cream-bound 30-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-3/32" nut width, ~14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, nickel hardware, "Gibson" stamped tailpiece cover, raised b-w-b-w-b pickguard, script "Gibson" and modified fleur-de-lis peghead inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, on consignment, with oblong OHSC (SN:398877)
90U-5450.....$1,400.00 buy - GIBSON EM-150 (1956)
15 photos - VG-EC except repaired top and jack cracks, 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, Kluson Deluxe tuners with white-plastic buttons, replaced nut (original included), with SSC (black lining) (SN:V7625-13)
90U-5350.....$1,300.00 buy - GIBSON EM-150 (1964)
15 photos - EC-, electric A-style, sunburst finish spruce top with f-holes, sunburst maple back and dark-stained rims, mahogany neck, white-bound 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 14" scale, rosewood bridge, single P90 pickup mounted in top, single volume and tone controls, gold "Top-Hat" knobs, white-bound top and back, b-w-b-w pickguard, "Gibson" engraved tailpiece cover, Kluson Deluxe tuners, one repaired crack under bridge and top brace has been reglued, top has flattened a bit under bridge, appears to be stable, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:176197)
90U-5281.....$1,400.00 buy - GIBSON F-12 (1963)
14 photos - VG-EC, sunburst top and back, dark-stained sides, spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, 2-piece flamed maple neck with dark center strip, ivoroid-bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 24 frets, truss rod cover is engraved "CUSTOM," squared off fretboard extension, ebony adjustable bridge, pearl "Gibson" and crown inlay on headstock, replacement gold 4-on-a-plate tuners with 7 pearloid and 1 ivoroid buttons, "Gibson" engraved on tailpiece cover, gold nearly worn off, Schertler pickup installed with endpin jack,, ~1-7/32" nut width, ~14" scale, on consignment, with rectangular HSC (gold lining) - price reduced (SN:62800)
90U-5359.....$2,885.00 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-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.....$4,900.00 buy - GIBSON F-4 (1928)
18 photos - EC-, 2-point body, red sunburst finish, carved spruce top with ivoroid-bound oval soundhole, figured maple back and rims, mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod, ivoroid-bound 24-fret ebony fingerboard (recent refret by our shop), 1-3/16" nut width (pearl nut), 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, nickel hardware, "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece cover, ivoroid-bound body and headstock, pearl logo and flowerpot peghead inlays, replacement ebony endpin, some wear on back of neck, very clean and legible label, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, fine sound, with shaped OHSC (green lining) (SN:85660)
90U-4156.....$7,500.00 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 (1923)
33 photos - EC-, signed and dated by Lloyd Loar on July 9, 1923 (same day as Bill Monroe's mandolin, which is #73987), triple side-bound neck headstock, and body, triple top-bound tortoise plastic pickguard is stamped "PAT. MAR. 30, '09", pearl flowerpot and "The Gibson" inlays in headstock, pearl button arrowhead tuners, Loar-style "The Gibson" tailpiece cover, adjustable ebony bridge (stamped "PAT'D JAN. 18 21"), sunburst finish flamed maple neck, back and rims, carved spruce top, very rare, fully original (except one replacement tuner button), excellent structural shape (crack free), some evident scratches on the finish, but not too bad, as you can see in the photos, sounds great, from the family of the second owner, this is a previously uncataloged instrument, on consignment, with green-lined oblong OHSC (some wear) (SN:73984)
90U-5368.....$250,000.00 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 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, super loud sound - will hold its own in any band situation, on consignment, from the family of the original owner, with green-lined oblong OHSC (worn but still solid, replacement handle), price reduced -- motivated seller! (SN:84686 FON 9334)
90U-5253.....$73,000.00 buy - GIBSON MB-11 BANJO MANDOLIN (1941)
17 photos - EC-, black (actually very deep blue) painted neck and 5/8" rim, 11" plastic head, one-piece flange, single coordinator rod, ~1/4" brass rolled tone hoop, 24 brackets, white-bound resonator, back of resonator covered with pearloid and has silkscreened blue, black and red floral motif, front of headstock and fingerboard also are pearloid and have the silkscreened blue, black and red floral motif, neck joins body at the 11th fret, white-bound 15 fret fingerboard, black script "Gibson" headstock logo, 4-in-a-line tuners with oval metal buttons, ~14" scale, 1-7/32" nut width, very rare model, with OHSC (red-line around black exterior with green lined interior), on consignment (SN:EG-3617)
90U-5335.....$3,600.00 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 STYLE D "THE ALRITE" (c.1917)
15 photos - VG-EC, 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 is somewhat warped but in good condition, original ebony bridge has been shimmed to raise action, clamshell tailpiece, 4-in-a-line open-gear tuners with white-plastic buttons, rare model, glued and cleated top and back cracks, small repaired side crack, some finish crazing, on consignment, with new HSC (black lining) - price reduced (SN:229)
90U-5349.....$1,050.00 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, with period HSC (purple lining) (SN:889)
90U-5354.....$1,100.00 buy - HOLOUBEK HA-5 (recent)
11 photos - EC-, A5 style, sunburst finish, X-braced hand-carved spruce top, flamed maple sides and carved back, maple neck, ivoroid-bound 17-fret radiused ebony fingerboard, 1-1/8" nut width, ~14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware, "Holoubek" engraved tailpiece cover, ivoroid-bound body and headstock, abalone fleur-de-lis and script "Holoubek" inlays, Schaller tuners, handcrafted in the Czech Republic by Ondrej Holoubek, fine sound, with shaped arched-lid HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:123/34)
90U-5436.....$1,750.00 buy - KENTUCKY KM-1500
14 photos - EC, F-5 style, sunburst finish, carved spruce top with f-holes, flamed maple back, rims and neck, white-bound 29-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, abalone fern inlay in bound headstock, white-bound body with b-w side purfling, gold hardware, tailpiece engraved "Kentucky", fine quality import, constructed under the supervision of Eiichi Sumi we are told, on consignment, with oblong HSC (SN:22531)
90U-5422.....$1,850.00 buy - KENTUCKY KM620 (1995)
15 photos - EC- except needs work (glue loose top brace, replace missing pickguard, dress frets, 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, 25 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 tweed HSC (brown lining) (SN:95120026)
90U-5495.....$325.00 buy - MARTIN STYLE 20 (1929)
11 photos - VGC+ 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.....$1,200.00 buy - MARTIN STYLE A (1918)
12 photos - VG-EC, teardrop shape, bent spruce top with oval soundhole, mahogany neck (joins body at 10th fret) sides and back, 20-fret ebony fingerboard with micro dot inlays, bar frets, 1-5/16" nut width, 13-3/8" scale, ebony nut and bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard, rosewood-bound body, 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons, on consignment (SN:6218)
90U-5453.....$800.00 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 purfing 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 lining and zippered shroud, replaced handle) (SN:13076)
90U-5302.....$1,500.00 buy - PHOENIX BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN (2003)
14 photos - EC-, double cutaway A-style, hand rubbed tobacco sunburst finish, carved Adirondack spruce top, tightly flamed maple back, sides, and neck, ivoroid-bound 24-fret radiused ebony fingerboard, abalone dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge saddle sets on maple base, "PHOENIX" engraved tailpiece, ivoroid-bound body and headstock, abalone phoenix headstock inlay, 4-in-a-line tuners with pearloid buttons, handcrafted in the USA by Rolfe Gerhardt, with oblong OHSC (burgundy exterior, black interior) (SN:322)
90U-5477.....$2,850.00 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 A3 MANDOLIN (1988)
14 photos - VG-EC, 10-1/8" body width, ivoroid-bound top and back with dark stained finish, carved spruce top with f-holes, maple sides and carved back, unbound and 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, one reapired and cleated crack at bottom or bass side f-hole, 1-1/16" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale, good sound, label dated 2/4/88, handcrafted in Idaho, with HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:404)
90U-5421.....$3,250.00 buy - ROVER RM-50 (recent)
10 photos - EC except needs work (neck has slight neck bow - no truss rod - refret or heat press to straighten, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), A-style, sunburst top finish, dark-finished back, sides and neck, solid spruce top with f-holes, solid maple back and sides, white-bound 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, ~13-7/8" scale, adjustable rosewood bridge, white-bound body, built in China (SN:0601127)
90U-5315.....$70.00 buy - STIVER F (1986)
17 photos - EC- except repaired top seam under tailpiece, professional F-5 style instrument, sunburst finish, hand carved solid spruce top, highly flamed maple sides, neck and carved back, ivoroid-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and scooped treble fretboard extension, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, ivoroid-b-w bound body, nickel hardware, abalone fern and "Stiver" inlaid in ivoroid-bound peghead, Schaller tuners with pearloid buttons, handcrafted in USA, fine sound, on consignment, with shaped HSC (SN:B-042-2-86)
90U-5446.....$4,000.00 buy - SUMMIT F-150-N CUSTOM (19 fret96)
14 photos - EC-, F-style, gloss natural finish, carved spruce top, tone bar bracing, maple sides and carved back, maple neck, 19 radiused ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, adjustable ebony bridge, black-bound body and headstock, flamed maple peghead overlay, pearl "G" clef peghead inlay plus pearl "Summit" logo, gold hardware, 14" scale, 1-7/32" nut width, handcrafted by Paul Schneider in the U.S.A., with older Gibson (?) rectangular HSC (orangish yellow lining), (SN:101)
90U-5401.....$2,800.00 buy - TOPE F-5 (2003)
16 photos - EC+, F-5 style, carved Adirondack spruce top, highly flamed maple back, rims, and neck, ivoroid-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, scooped treble fingerboard extension with abalone inlay, 1-1/16" nut width, 14" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, Monteleone-style tailpiece, ivoroid-b-w-bound body and headstock, ebony headstock overlay, pearl "Tope" and fleur-de-lis inlays, Schaller tuners with pearloid buttons, shaded varnish finish, fine sound, handcrafted in the USA by Gary Tope, on consignment, with rigid foam OHSC (SN:002)
90U-5451.....$3,200.00 buy - UNITED MANDOLIN (c.1950)
12 photos - EC- except needs minor work (level frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), A-style, 9-1/4" body width, slightly arched laminate maple top and back, sunburst finished body, sides, neck and headstock, painted on white faux binding, segmented f-holes, maple neck with rosewood stained maple fingerboard, dot inlays, 18 frets, black painted bridge, clamshell stamped steel tailpiece, 4-on-a-plate rivited gear tuners with black buttons, tuners are pinned to headstock, "UNITED" gold banner logo decal on headstock front, appears to be made much in the style of other distributor mandolins such as Harmony, Regal and Kay Kraft, likely made by United Musical Instruments in Elizabeth, NJ, nice sound, ~1-1/4" nut width, ~14" scale, with earlier period HSC (purple lining)
90U-5440.....$300.00 buy - VEGA STYLE L WHYTE LAYDIE BANJO MANDOLIN (1922)
17 photos - EC, 10-1/8 Fiberskyn head, 1/2" maple rim with Whyte Laydie tone ring, notched tension hoop, 28 brackets and bracket band, 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, 1-1/8" nut width, ~14" scale, dark peghead overlay with fancy cutout, nickel tuner coverplate, white plastic tuner buttons, on consignment, with OHSC (purple lining) (SN:48528)
90U-5414.....$1,200.00 buy - VEGA STYLE X TUBAPHONE BANJO MANDOLIN (1929)
15 photos - VG-EC, ~10-15/16" rim, 2-piece flamed maple neck (sunburst finish may be touched up or possibly refinish, but I think not - SW), ivoroid-bound 19-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy engraved pearl inlays, 1-1/8" nut width, 13-7/8" scale, tubaphone tone ring, nickel hardware, 28 brackets, bracket band, tortoise plastic-bound inner and outer edges of rim, fancy marquetry rim cap, dark stained headstock overlay and heelcap with engraved pearl inlays, engraved tuner coverplate reads "Made by the / VEGA COMPANY / 155 Columbus Ave / BOSTON" with Vega star logo, No Knot tailpiece replaces original, rare and very cool banjo-mando, with OHSC (purple interior) (SN:85746)
90U-5381.....$2,500.00 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 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 FERN (2004)
17 photos - EC+, classic traditional F-model mandolin, carved red spruce top we are told, flamed maple back, sides and neck, tone bar bracing, sunburst lacquer finish, ivoroid-b-w binding on top and back, 22 fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and double-cutaway scooped extension, 1-1/8" nut width, 14" scale length, bound peghead with fancy "fern" inlay, gold Schaller tuners, adjustable ebony classic Brekke bridge, cast brass Weber tailpiece, with original rectangular HSC (silver lining) (SN:4205711)
90U-5449.....$4,450.00 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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