1950s Strad-O-Lin Archtop Mandolin

Overview: This is a no-frills, all-ply-mahogany-body, Strad-O-Lin from the mid-'50s. This is the type Sorkin marketed as their entry-level Strad for the time and it's a nice, sturdy, practical, student-model instrument. It has a poppy, direct sound and a comfy-feeling neck and would suit anyone looking for a quick-playing, retro-looking starter instrument of the bluegrassier persuasion.

Repairs included: Molly gave it a level/dress of the frets, fit the bridge a bit, and set it up

• Weight: 1 lb 11 oz
• Scale length: 13 3/4"
• Nut width: 1 3/16"
• Neck shape: medium fuller C/V
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 57/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1 1/8"
• Body width: 10 1/8"
• Body depth: 2"
• Top wood: ply mahogany
• Back & sides wood: ply mahogany
• Bracing type: ladder
• Bridge: adjustable rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: poplar
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 34w-10
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: lower/narrow

Condition notes: It's completely original save for added strap buttons. We compensated the bridge so it plays better in-tune. It only shows light usewear throughout (light scratches, scuffs, nicks) and looks good!

It comes with: It has an old chip case.

Consignor tag: PLRI