(Used) 1954 Martin Styler A Flat-Backed Tear Drop Mandolin #1667

Vintage tone lovers, take note. This 1954 Martin Style A Mandolin is a rare and refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, offering all the charm and character of a well-aged instrument with the reliability of Martin’s storied build quality. Built with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this flat-backed, teardrop-shaped A-style mandolin is ladder-braced and oval-holed for a warm, woody tone with great sustain and round articulation. The neck is mahogany and meets the body at the 12th fret with a traditional dovetail joint, topped with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard that shows honest playwear from decades of use. Pearl dot inlays guide the way up all 20 frets. The Brazilian rosewood bridge, stamped metal tailpiece, and open-gear strip tuners with white buttons are all original and fully functional. Aged gracefully, this mandolin shows checking across the nitrocellulose finish and some visible fingerboard wear, consistent with its 70-year history. Includes its original chipboard case, making this an ideal collector piece or an inspiring addition to any serious players stable. Vintage Martins like this dont come around often. SPECSTop: Solid SpruceBack & Sides: Solid MahoganyBody Shape: Teardrop (Non-Carved, Flat-Back A-Style)Top Bracing: Ladder BracedTop Binding: Tortoise-Style CelluloidSoundhole: Oval-ShapedNeck: MahoganyNeck Joint: Dovetail at 12th FretFingerboard: Brazilian RosewoodFrets: 20 (12 Clear of the Body)Nut Width: Approx. 1 1/8″Scale Length: 13″Inlays: Pearl Dot Position MarkersHeadstock: Straight with C. F. Martin & Co. Decal LogoTuners: Open-Gear Strip Tuners with White ButtonsBridge: Brazilian RosewoodTailpiece: Nickel-Plated Stamped MetalFinish: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerCase: Original Chipboard Case Notice: This is a used item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the previous owner, which is included in the description. Why Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?When you choose to purchase from us, you’re not just making a transaction; you’re investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We’re proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “(Used) 1954 Martin Styler A Flat-Backed Tear Drop Mandolin #1667” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.