Description
What makes this mandolin special: A marvelous USA-made acoustic / electric mandolin from the '60s or early '70s. The single-coil "blade" pickup sounds great & even when it's not plugged in, the mandolin produces a rich, vibrant tone. The checkerboard binding looks fantastic against the sunburst finish. Professionally set up by our luthier so it's in perfect playing condition.
Cosmetic Condition: Used, but not abused, with typical play wear for its age - various minor nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & weather checking. The neck was professionally reset by our own luthier & is now in perfect playing condition. Overall the mandolin has a great look to it with a cool vintage vibe.
Neck: V-shaped maple neck with ivoroid binding. Rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl block inlays. Frets are in great shape with hardly any wear. Open-back strip tuners are in good working condition. 1 3/16" nut width; 14" scale length. Neck is straight & plays great up & down the fretboard.
Body: Spruce top with checkerboard binding & dual F-holes. Floating rosewood bridge & 3-ply black pickguard with faded Kay logo. Maple back & sides with single-ply back binding. Mandolin weighs 2 lbs 14.2 oz.
Pickup: Original single coil "blade" pickup with master volume & tone controls. Large tortoise plexi jackplate.
Case: Vintage chipboard case included.
