{"product_id":"c-f-martin-model-b-flat-back-bent-top-mandolin-1920-2474","title":"C. F. Martin Model B Flat Back, Bent Top Mandolin (1920)","description":"C. F. Martin Model B Model Flat Back, Bent Top Mandolin (1920), made in Nazareth, PA, natural varnish finish, Brazillian rosewood back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Martin Style B Mandolin is the equivalent of the guitar Style 21: Brazilian rosewood body with herringbone inlay in the backstrip and soundhole, multiple wood binding back and front, and slotted diamond inlay in the ebony fingerboard. The headstock has the Vinaccia-style cutout and inset tuners with an engraved coverplate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle Bs are a big step up from the far more common Style A mahogany mandolins, both in looks and sound. This is a great playing example and one of the loudest and finest-toned Martin mandolins we have ever had.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 24 in. (61 cm.), 9 in. (22.9 cm.) wide, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 13 in. (330 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery well-preserved; a couple of repaired cracks (one in the back, one in bass side tuner area of the headstock). Some minor finish wear, otherwise excellent overall. Excellent Condition.","brand":"C. F. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853095456908,"sku":"2474","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_fe1cea9e-b0c1-445a-a912-80c24f0b221d.jpg?v=1774331374","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/c-f-martin-model-b-flat-back-bent-top-mandolin-1920-2474","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}