For so many years all I ever hear is about pre war Martins... blah blah blah, so anyway, I finally went out to get myself one. Hard to see what all the fuss is about but this is a rather nice little instrument. This...

if this was a guitar it would get sold but this one is a mandolin so some waiting will be involved. This one is still in somewhat remarkable condition, that is why I decided to buy it. Everything is original. There is...

High quality banjo from circa 1920. The resonator is an added on tuba phone style made by Wilmot-Wood company.