1964 Martin Style A Mandolin

Overview: Martin Style a mandolins barely changed from the 1920s through to the '70s. They gained tortoise binding and different tuners now and then, but what you see in this '60s model is very close to the early ones and it's built along the same specifications as well. This one is slightly louder than most and would make a great Celtic/old-time/folksy jammer. It won't do bluegrass well on account of the shorter scale length and warmer sound.

Interesting features: I like the look of the latter-era tortoise binding and pickguard and the closed-back Kluson tuners are not a bad look, either.

Repairs included: It got a level/dress of the frets, cleaning, restring, and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 1 lb 9 oz
• Scale length: 13"
• Nut width: 1 3/16"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: flat
• Body width: 9 3/8"
• Body depth: 2 7/8"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany
• Bracing type: ladder
• Bridge: rosewood compensated
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 34w-10
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: low/small

Condition notes: This one is quite clean with only some pickwear at the soundhole and a little light usewear throughout. It's all-original as far as I can tell.

It comes with: It's got a decent, non-original case.

Consignor tag: NLJH