Introduced in 1929, the Style 15 mandolin along with the Style 20 (2-point) were the first carved top instruments made by the C.F. Martin company. They had oval holes and beautifully flamed maple backs and sides, and...

Produced between 1934 and 1939, the F-7 is a short-necked version of Gibson’s top model, the F-5. This is the model Bill Monroe famously used on his first recordings with his brother Charlie, as the Monroe Brothers, and...