1943 Levin Aristokrat Model 320 sunburst

This rare 2-point mandolin was built in Sweden by the Levin company, the largest instrument manufacturer in Scandinavia for many years. Active from 1900 to 1978, Levin produced over half a million instruments, mostly guitars, but also mandolins, banjos and lutes. The model 320 was their top-of-the-line mandolin in 1943. This example has a straight walnut neck with a volute and very little fretwear, spruce top and walnut back and sides. It is in excellent playing condition. The original pickguard seems to be structurally fine but may be emitting string rusting gases, so it has been removed but will be included. This instrument is part of my personal collection. Comes with hard case and signed certificate of provenance.