F-Style Mandolins to Play by the Fire This Winter

F-Style Mandolins to Play by the Fire This Winter

Let’s start with the highly collectible 1941 Gibson F5 Mandolin– it’s also solid, and ready to jam.
$32,500

Gibson F5 Mandolin

Check out the back!

Gibson F5 Mandolin

1999 Paganoni Doyle Lawson model
number 6. $10,300
If you have been looking at Paganoni, this is the one.

Kelley F4 Mandolin

Here’s a very nice 2013 F4 by Kelley!  This is a great deal. $3500
Check out the video in the description at the link.

Don’t hesitate to Contact Bruce to discuss any instrument!

~10/30/23 ~ instruments posted here may be sold by the time you read this, thus not available at the link~

Currently An Amazing Little Collection of Vintage Gibson Mandos For Sale

Currently An Amazing Little Collection of Vintage Gibson Mandos For Sale

A Styles and F Styles! Check them out down below.

1917 Gibson A4 Mandolin

1917 Gibson A4, S/N-44012, with some nice upgrades and a killer voice!
Has had a recent refret with .080 EVO wire, new bone nut, new adjustable bridge, scalloped fingerboard, and Rubner tuners.
Comes in a newer shaped hard shell case.

Gibson A4 1917 Mandolin

Beautiful 1917 Gibson A4 #33136 in awesome condition with only a few dings. Has had a recent setup and plays great!
Comes in a shaped hard shell case.

Gibson Artist F Style Mandolin

SOLD-Gibson Artist model signed by David Harvey #80328011.  Big voice, great action, and a teeth rattling chop!  Only a couple of small finish dings.

Gibson Master Model Mandolin

SALE PENDING: Charlie Darrington signed 1999 Gibson Master Model #91115039.
Build is solid and it plays great after a fresh setup. The finish shows checking and wear.

And last, but not least and a screaming deal…

Here is a nice old Gibson H1 Mandola #65673.  Just had all the setup tweaks, .080 EVO re-fret, and new bone nut.
She’s an easy player with a growly voice.  Comes with the original hard shell case.

More Info and purchase at the links, but don’t hesitate to contact Bruce to discuss

MAC: Mandolin Authority Certified Used Instruments

MAC: Mandolin Authority Certified Used Instruments

Quite a diverse selection of instruments for sale right now-
don’t blink or the one you’ve been eyeing might be gone!

Here’s a quick list to get you started:
(pictures in the gallery below, and more at the links)

Beautiful Ellis A #561.  This mando is in like new condition and It’s an Ellis! what more needs to be said?

Next a drop dead gorgeous Loar era Gibson A4?  Serial Number 70695.  Beautiful voice and a very smooth player.

For an F Style, a lovely Montana built Weber Yellowstone with a fresh EVO re-fret, speed neck, and setup.  Nice bark and plays easy- good forever mando!

TWO MANDOLAS!

Number one is a old standby Flatiron 3K mandola, Serial Number 8706299.
Great condition with only a few dings and comes with the original hard shell case.

Here is a nice old Gibson H1 Mandola #65673.  Just had all the setup tweaks, .080 EVO re-fret, and new bone nut. She’s an easy player with a growly voice.  Comes with the original hard shell case.

Getting bigger is the like new, Eastman A style octave mandolin #MDO-305.
This one has a pretty nice voice and is easy to play.

And biggest of all a 1946 Epiphone Triumph big body arched top guitar #55726.  Awesome big voice with a great chunk! Normal finish wear for an instrument that’s actually been played for 75 years.

Don’t hesitate to contact Bruce to discuss the finer points!


Great Deal on Weber Big Sky Mandolin!

Great Deal on Weber Big Sky Mandolin!

2007 pre Yellowstone model Big Sky mandolin.  Has all of the appointments of the Montana Yellowstone mandos from 2007 on.

I just did a re-fret, speed neck, and all the setup tweaks, so it’s good to go.
This mando has been well used with lots of finish distressing on the top. The build is solid and after the recent work, plays great.
Can’t beat the price at $2800.

Check out more pictures and specs at this LINK and don’t hesitate to contact Bruce to discuss!

From Sold Out to Six Interesting Instruments In Stock!

From Sold Out to Six Interesting Instruments In Stock!

And, boy, they are diverse collection: mandolins, mandolas, an octave- and even a Gibson Guitar.

Below is a quick run down on each one, but follow the links for more information. Don’t hesitate to contact Bruce to chat about them.

~We sell these instruments for players under our MAC used instrument program. People can feel more comfortable buying, or selling, a high end instrument from a trusted source. Check it out!

Flatiron F5 Artist Mandolin

Flatiron F5-Artist

Time Tested, still beautiful, and with a great sound.

Crooks A Mandolin

Crooks A Style

Easy player, nice voice and has a slightly larger neck for you players with big hands.

Weber Alder Mandola

Weber Alder #2 Mandola

Beautiful voice and low action.  No buzzing on this baby!

Gibson H1 Mandola

Gibson H1 Mandola

Just had all the setup tweaks, .080 EVO re-fret, and new bone nut.
She’s an easy player with a growly voice.  Comes with the original hard shell case.

Flatiron 3K Bouzouki

Flatiron 3K Octave Mandolin

Nice and very easy player with a pleasant voice.

Gibson Reissue Banner Southern Jumbo Guitar J

Gibson Reissue Banner Southern Jumbo Guitar

We don’t usually do guitars, but what the heck, and we’re selling it for a great customer.
See the description at the link!