{"product_id":"c-f-martin-style-a-flat-back-mandolin-1953-8444","title":"C. F. Martin Style A Flat Back Mandolin (1953)","description":"C. F. Martin Style A Model Flat Back Mandolin (1953), made in Nazareth, PA, serial # A-21195, natural lacquer finish, mahogany body and neck, spruce top, black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 24 in. (61 cm.), 9 5\/8 in. (24.4 cm.) width, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) deep. Scale length is 13 in. (330 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mandolin is nicely preserved overall, showing not much play time for its 65+ years on the planet. The original lacquer finish shows some checking and very light wear. There are several small filled chips to the finish around the base of the bridge -- other than that, just some light handling wear and tiny dings. It is also all original and complete, including the oft-missing tailpiece cover which shows some light corrosion. This Style A plays as well as any we have ever seen, with the bright bouncy tone typical of these flat-back Martin As. A very nice example and an excellent old time or recording mandolin. Excellent Condition.","brand":"C. F. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853323063436,"sku":"8444","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_873ea97d-77e5-49b3-ae00-bb6cef3fdc36.jpg?v=1774334602","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/c-f-martin-style-a-flat-back-mandolin-1953-8444","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}