Washburn Cremonatone Natural 1900s

8-String Mandolin with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Washburn Cremonatone Natural 1900s

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Body Details: Brazilian rosewood back staves with spruce top. Some internal braces have been reglued, and there is a repaired crack in the top at the treble side.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-1/8"
Scale Length: 13"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard
Electronics: None
Hardware: Original
Weight: 1lbs 8oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Repaired crack in the top -Some braces have been reglued
Case Details: Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details.
Cosmetic Condition: The mandolin is in very clean condition, with minor cosmetic blemishes befitting its age. There is a repaired top crack on the treble side, along with checking and patches of wear. The Brazilian rosewood back is glossy and clean, with only a couple minor scuffs.
Serial Number: 124514
Tech Notes: The mandolin plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The narrow bar frets are medium-low with light play wear. Because of the light top bracing, only light gauge strings should be used. The serial number on early instruments constructed by Lyon & Healey in Chicago, branded by Washburn, are not sufficient to provide an exact date, but the construction appointments and inner labels date this instrument to between 1897 and 1904.
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