Description
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Summary
Finish: Original finish, with a couple touched up cracks on the top.
Body Material: Maple
Top Material: Spruce
Body Details: Arched maple back and sides with arched spruce top. There are a few repaired cracks in the top, including two on either side of the tailpiece and one at the treble F-hole. These have been lightly touched up.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: “U” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81″ (1st fret), .90″ (7th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-1/4″
Scale Length: 13
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been refretted, and the nut has been replaced.
Electronics: None
Hardware: The nut and pickguard have been replaced.
Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Epiphone mandolin shows wonderful aging, with checking and authentic wear to the glossy finish. There are a few repaired cracks in the top, at the tailpiece and at the treble F-hole, and the curly maple back is clean with checking. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth with additional checking.
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted-The nut has been replaced-The pickguard is not original-Repaired top cracks with light finish touchups
Serial Number: 16131
Tech Notes: The mandolin plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The narrow frets are tall with mild play wear. The serial number dates this mandolin to 1941.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
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