Description

22881...This 60 year old Martin mandolin has been played and shows some wear, and has some replaced parts but is a solid player grade instrument and is stage ready with an on board pick up. The inside of the body is signed by CF Martin IV and the instrument comes with a photograph of CFM IV signing the instrument. The signature can be seen in one of the photos. The tuners are replaced but everything else looks original. The tailpiece cover had a hole drilled in it for some reason, can't imagine why, doesn't impact the function though. The top finish and neck finish show some wear, and there is one old repaired crack in the top that is beneath the strings (actually looks like an old center seam separation repair). No other cracks or repairs. A strap button has been added to the heel. The neck is straight and the frets are in good shape, the action low and comfortable. The mando has a bright, lively tone that is particularly good for old time play, loud with good projection. Comes with a non-original hard case. Priced to sell at $650.

Kovacik Guitars and Fretted Instrument Repair

Kovacik Guitars and Fretted Instrument Repair

1957
C.F. Martin & Co.
Good
Hard
19 Years
Kovacik Guitars and Fretted Instrument Repair
Steven Kovacik
Scotia, NY
6:25 AM
By appointment

Money order, personal check (must clear before item ships), cashier check, wire transfer, Paypal.

I generally ship by UPS and will ship an item within 48 hours (usually the next day) of having received or cleared payment. Exact shipping costs will be added to the total for the buyer once the buyer has provided a shipping address. I insure everything for fulll purchase price.

Items are sold with a 48 hour approval period unless clearly marked "AS IS" in the listing. AS IS items are not returnable. If an item is going to be returned it is at the buyer's expense and the item must be shipped within 24 hours of the buyer notifying Kovacik Guitars of intent to return. Any returned items must be shipped in the original packaging and MUST be fully insured when returned. Once an item is returned to Kovacik Guitars and judged to be in the same condition as when originally sold a full refund will be issued.