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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | You’d never know by just looking, but the serial number on this one (515898) dates this mandolin to 1997. But I’m telling you folks, this thing looks BRAND NEW! I cannot find a mark on her! Her neck is perfect; her finish is flawless, even the case looks almost new. If it wasn’t for a tiny bit of wear on frets 2 and 3, I would be wondering if this ever got played at all! And so ….. here she is; a beauty in perfect condition. Anyway, you all know the basics: USA made, solid spruce top, 5-piece neck, ebony fretboard, walnut bridge, hard-shell case, ABSOLUTELY PRISTINE CONDITION! I’M ASKING $765 shipped in the continental US. Check about shipping if you live overseas. (I think this might even make it within the postal restrictions for Australia, just in case you folks down under want to try something a little different.) It is newly strung with a nice, new set of Adamas ball-end mandolin strings.
Folks, this thing plays like butter and rings like a bell. It's everything you'd expect from New Hartford and built like a little, pleasant-toned tank! Seriously, it can be nearly impossible to find a used instrument in this condition, and you certainly won't find a better mandolin for this kind of money anywhere. As always, let me know what you think. You can also find a couple more pictures by following this LINK.
One last thing, I will be going out of town for the weekend and internet access will be spotty at best. If you send a question, I will get back to you Monday at the latest. This one is going up on eBay as well. I expect a bill from New Hartford anytime now, so I can’t afford to sit on this one for too long I’m afraid. If you decide you want it, go ahead an click the BIN on Ebay before someone else does. I’ll adjust the invoice to the OFC price.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Funding another "special"? |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Ah.....you know me well. |
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Location: Tennessee | Nice one, good luck with the sale.
One thing I've always wondered ... what does butter play like? People use the term "plays like butter" and I can't quite grasp the analogy. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | "plays like (greased with) butter"- smooth, fast, and effortless, may be the implication. Concretely, rancid butter on the fretboard would be pretty odious. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
Nice one, good luck with the sale.
One thing I've always wondered ... what does butter play like? People use the term "plays like butter" and I can't quite grasp the analogy. You forgot those parties in the 60s? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "Slicker-n-snot" and "Finer than Duck Hair" do it fer me.
Nice Man-do Patch! |
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Location: Suisun City, Ca | Originally posted by Patch:
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | No separation that I can feel. Though you had me worried enough to get it out again and stick my nose down to it. It almost looks like a tiny bit of glue squeezed out a bit at that point or something. It is under the finish though. I ran my fingernail across the finish, and it is factory smooth there.
Here are some close-ups I took just now:
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I seem to have lost contact with the potential buyer. (It happens.....)
So this one is still for sale. Any other offers?
John Budny's going to send me a bill any day now, so I need to move this one along. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | OK, something had to move.....
This one is off to eBay. If anyone still wants to make an offer here, let me know and I'll cancel the auction.
HERE\'S THE LISTING |
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Location: Honey brook, PA 19344 USA | Patch,
Did this one go? Let me know. Thanks Len |
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Location: Honey brook, PA 19344 USA | Patch,
Did this one go? Let me know. Thanks Len |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I'm afraid so Len. Thanks for asking. |
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Location: Honey brook, PA 19344 USA | Thanks for getting back to me. Better luck next time. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Originally posted by stonebobbo:
Nice one, good luck with the sale.
One thing I've always wondered ... what does butter play like? People use the term "plays like butter" and I can't quite grasp the analogy. You forgot those parties in the 60s? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Maybe you weren't invited. |
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Location: Northwest Arkansas | It plays like bacon smells! |
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