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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish, with a couple touched up cracks on the top. |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| 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 |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| 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: | 2lbs 3oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been refretted -The nut has been replaced -The pickguard is not original -Repaired top cracks with light finish touchups |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| 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. |
| 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. |