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...
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...
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...
Vintage 1931 Martin Style A Mandolin. A clean example, all original and issue free. Super clear, crisp and round tone, great for recording. Has a super cool vintage sticker Luxury Cruise to the West Indies Sticker we...
Serial # 12789 has lots of nicks and scratches and a chunk of headstock overlay missing--, but appears sound. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. comes with a hardcase--
1950 Martin T-17 in good condition. Mahogany back, sides, and neck. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Comes in original chipboard case.
Stock 1927 Martin Style B mandolin in it's original case, about as nice as you'll ever see. Great straight grain Brazilian back and sides, outstanding color and excellent playability. Typical cloudy finish on the neck,...
This one belongs to a friend of mine who bought it new in '74 ( hi Robyn ), played it a few times and put it away; it still has the original strings on it! Pick guard has curled up a bit but otherwise it still looks new.
Here's a 1921 Martin A-K style mandolin. 100% original example and a rare one at that!! Serial #9548, made in Nazareth, PA. Flat back, bent top, natural varnish finish, koa back and sides, mahogany neck with an ebony...