2000s Johnson MA-100 A-Style Archtop Mandolin


Overview: This is a cheap-n-dirty mandolin I took in trade to have another... cheap-n-dirty mandolin available to students in the area. It actually sounds pretty decent and plays nicely after I gave it a good setup. It's bare-bones as heck but it plays a heck of a lot better than what I learned mandolin on!


Repairs included: I gave it a good cleaning, some mild alterations to the bridge, and setup. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

  • Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz
  • Scale length: 13 13/16"
  • Nut width: 1 1/16"
  • Neck shape: med-full D
  • Board radius: flat
  • Depth at first fret: 0.9"
  • Depth at seventh fret: 1.0"
  • Body width: 10 3/8"
  • Body depth: 2"
  • Top wood: assuming ply
  • Back & sides wood: assuming ply
  • Bracing type: tonebar
  • Bridge: rosewood (ebonized)
  • Fretboard: rosewood
  • Neck wood: likely mahogany or similar
  • Action height at 12th fret: 1/16”
  • String gauges: 34w-10
  • Truss rod: non-adjustable
  • Neck relief: straight
  • Fret style: lower/smaller

Condition notes: It has some scuffs and scratches and general handling-wear but is in good order.


It comes with: Sorry, no case.


Consignor tag: JW











Comments