Vintage Martin B Series Mandolin Start Price USD 500.00 Current Price USD 791.18 Time Left - Bid Count 7 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Paducah, KY See more about 'Vintage Martin B Series Mandolin' Description This is an absolutely superb example of an early "B" series Martin Mandolin.  Extraordinarily clean overall.  No breaks, cracks or blemishes to speak of.  With the telltale teardrop pickguard to use as a guide, we've determined through our sources that this instrument was manufactured in 1917.  When you open up the case and examine it, the first thing that really jumps out at you is just how nearly perfect this instrument has been kept.  The owner of the mandolin was proud of it and it shows.  The sound is simply superb, with that bell like brilliant ring, mellowed by the fact that it was played over the years but done so with great care.  The action is beautiful, the fingerboard is unpitted and clean and the mechanics are in excellent working order.  The serial number is "7804" for those of you who wish to date it yourselves.  And finally, the mandolin comes in an older rectangular case that is in great condition.  However, it is NOT an original.  It was provided by the gentleman selling it and IS included in the final winning bid.  The beginning price is modest and will make a stunning addition to your professional arsenal of acoustic instruments -or- a beautiful addition to your collection.  Good Luck and thank you for your bids.   This item is guaranteed to its description but is sold AS IS so please ask questions before bidding.  Buyer is responsible for shipping charges of $20 to anywhere in the lower 48 states.   Thanks and HAPPY BIDDING!!! Place a Bid!