Red Diamond F-Style Mandolin, #148 Start Price USD 100.00 Current Price USD 6,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 20 Buy It Now Price USD 9,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Location OVILLA, TX See more about 'Red Diamond F-Style Mandolin, #148' Description This mandolin has more than doubled in value since it was made in 2003.  Luthier Don MacRostie, http://www.reddiamondmandolins.com/ only makes twelve a year, with a waiting list, so it is no surprise.  This mandolin is custom built with a red spruce top, Eastern curly maple back and sides and a Spirit Varnish finish.  The fingerboard is scooped with white inlay in the fret slots, and the instrument has gold plated Price tailpiece and gold plated Shaller tuners.  The peghead inlay is very nice and often admired.  There are a few light scratches, and a repaired 3 inch crack (soundly repair with care by Don MacRostie himself), you have to get in the right light for it to show up as it’s very hard to see.  This mandolin has been both carefully cared for as well as played a lot!  It comes with a black Calton case, a little worn but strong on the outside, while the case inside is a pristine green crushed velvet.   The sound is pure & clear, fingerboard plays easily and tonally true.  Definitely top tier in quality!  A great mandolin for the talented Professional, or wonderful for anyone who can invest in a great instrument to learn and grow with.  Played by Nate Lee, http://www.myspace.com/thenatelee , of Hard Road http://www.hardroadband.com and Alan Munde Gazette http://alanmundegazette.com/ , who prefers no end pin or pick guard, so it is sold as such (Nate runs his strap through the end pin hole).   This mandolin is owned by and is offered for sale by Chuck Lee Banjo Company http://ChuckLeeBanjos.com , Chuck Lee is the proud father of Nate Lee.  This instrument is being sold “As Is” and without warranty.  The only acceptable forms of payment are PayPal, certified Cashier’s Check or US Postal Money Order.  Shipping will be at actual cost including insurance.   Shipping will be to USA only unless bidder has received prior approval.  Unapproved foreign bidders will be canceled.  Successful bidder should make contact within 24 hours.  Payment should be initiated within 48 hours. Place a Bid!