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Make/Model: Washburn M226SWK Mandola
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Serial Number: 14010020
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Location of Manufacture: China
- Scale Length: 17"
- Nut Width: 1-3/16"
- Weight: 2.2 lbs
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Finish Color: Vintage Natural
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Top Wood: Solid Spruce
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Side Wood: Flame Maple
- Back Wood: Flame Maple
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Neck Wood:
Flame Maple
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Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
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Case: Original hardshell case in good shape.
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Condition: This mandolin is in good shape. The factory finish ("vintage natural") gives the mandolin a warm, vintage look -- but one of the previous owners took is a bit farther! Most noticeably, the "rope" style binding on the back has been replaced with a multi-ply black binding, and as a result there's some blemishes in the finish around the sides & back (see pics). I'm not sure if the tailpiece came from Washburn with the scratches, but it really lends to the overall "road worn" look! A few minor dings, pick scratches and finish clouding here and there throughout.
- There is a repaired top crack, as well as a minor hairline crack in the bridge, but structural integrity doesn't appear to be compromised by either. This mandola really sounds good, and projects like a champ! The neck feels great in my hands, and with nice & low action this is a breeze to play! The frets look a little flat, but no intonation or playability issues: every note fret cleanly all the way up the neck! Everything pictured is ready to be professionally packed and shipped.
- Comments: This is such a sweet sounding mandola, I have a hard time setting it down long enough to describe it. Tuned a fifth lower than a mandolin, it gives a whole new sound to all your mandolin songs. And my personal favorite aspect: the frets are a bit easier to play with my clumsy fingers than they are on a normal mandolin. It's got tons of character which really lend itself an extra spoonful of vintage mojo!
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Listed | 5 years ago |
Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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