Selling-off some Mandolins...

by Boge Quinn, Saturday, May 18, 2013, 13:39 (4152 days ago)

Paris Swing MS140/BK "John Jorgenson" F5-style Mandolin

Like new, hardly played. Paris Swing mandolins were made in China to Greg Rich's specifications and imported by Rich, and they are no longer available. Excellent sound and playability, there are no issues at all with this mandolin. Black finish, solid carved spruce top, solid carved curly maple back & solid curly maple sides. Django-inspired straight cutaway, small "D" shaped soundhole, and MOP/Abalone "Eiffel Tower" inlay. Original clear plastic pickguard has been removed (included), and fretboard extension has been scooped. Original Guardian shaped hardshell case.

$650 includes shipping to CONUS, trades and reasonable offers considered. Additional pics and info on request.

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Paris Swing MS120 "Nuages" F5-style Mandolin

Like new, hardly played. Paris Swing mandolins were made in China to Greg Rich's specifications and imported by Rich, and they are no longer available. Excellent sound and playability, there are no issues at all with this mandolin. Sunburst finish, solid carved spruce top, solid carved curly maple back & solid curly maple sides. Django-inspired straight cutaway, large oval soundhole, and MOP/Abalone "Eiffel Tower" inlay. No case.

$550 includes shipping to CONUS, trades and reasonable offers considered. Additional pics and info on request.

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c.1976s ODE/Givens A5 Mandolin

The ODE mandolins were made in Tut Taylor's shop by legendary luthier Bob Givens - no label, as is often seen with these mandolins. Light sunburst finish, some finish wear at top edge of treble soundhole, and minor finish checking. Great shape for an almost-40-year-old mandolin. Carved solid spruce top, solid carved maple back, solid maple sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard & adjustable bridge. Excellent sound and playability, set-up with low action. All original, including tuners and clamshell tailpiece. There are no cracks, repaired or otherwise, no issues at all. Finish is excellent, except as mentioned. Original shaped hardshell case. Curly maple Dudenbostel armrest not included, but if you want it we can work it out.

$1700 includes shipping to CONUS, trades and reasonable offers considered. Additional pics and info on request.

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c.1974 Tennessee/Givens A5 Mandolin

The Tennessee mandolins were made in Tut Taylor's shop by legendary luthiers Mark Taylor & Bob Givens. Tennessee label, model "MAR". Dark sunburst finish, minor finish checking. Great shape for an almost-40-year-old mandolin. Carved solid spruce top, solid carved maple back, solid maple sides, mahogany "speed" neck (light finish over the speed-neck, appears to be original), ebony fretboard & adjustable bridge. Excellent sound and playability, set-up with low action. All original, including tuners and Gibson-style tailpiece with sliding cover (with Givens' signature "Scroll-design" engraving). There are no cracks, repaired or otherwise, no issues at all. Finish is excellent, except as mentioned. Original rectangular hardshell case. Ebony Dudenbostel armrest not included, but if you want it we can work it out.

$1800 includes shipping to CONUS, trades and reasonable offers considered. Additional pics and info on request.

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1987 Mark Taylor F5-copy Mandolin

Made when Mark Taylor was "between companies" (after "Tennessee" and before "Crafters of Tennessee"). No label. Excellent condition, no cracks (repaired or otherwise), no issues at all. Light sunburst finish has some pick wear on the upper treble bout, as can be seen in the photo. This is one of only two mandolins made thus by Mark, on commission from Curtis McPeake (info verified and confirmed by Curtis McPeake). Entirely handcrafted by Mark Taylor, as he had no employees at the time. Solid carved spruce top, solid carved beautiful curly maple back, beautiful curly maple sides and neck. MOP "Gibson" logo and Flowerpot inlay, non-adjustable truss rod (no truss rod cover, neck is nice and straight). Fretboard extension scooped by Mark Taylor. Great strong sound, great playability (nice low action). A superb hand-crafted mandolin by a legendary luthier. Gold-plated tuners and non-engraved gold-plated tailpiece. Original shaped hardshell case. Curly maple Dudenbostel armrest not included, but if you want it we can work it out.

$4200 includes shipping to CONUS, trades and reasonable offers considered. Additional pics and info on request.