{"product_id":"1955-martin-2-15-1433","title":"1955 Martin 2-15","description":"Serial # 22206.  Martin's Mandolins aren't really what put the company on the map, we'll admit, but the company's craftsmen certainly took pride in their 8 string instruments.  This 2-15 features beautifully figured maple back, sides, and neck, a perfect spruce top, and very fine workmanship.  The top and back are delicately carved, bound in ivoroid, and finished in an attractive sunburst lacquer.  The F holes and bridge were shaped with violin-maker precision, and the engraved tailpiece suggests an accute attention to detail.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe mandolin is stunning in every light.  Apart from a well repaired impact wound under the pickguard, this 2-15 is in near mint condition.  The finish and frets are close to factory perfect, and the instrument has not seen any modifications or abuse.  Set-up by our shop, the mandolin plays beautifully, as well.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nIt's a loud and percussive mando, and very well suited for leadwork and single-note runs.  Not so much a blue-grass instrument, but a good choice for old-time and classical styles.  The neck is round and easy to manage, and the feel is spot on.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWith original hardshell case in matching condition\r\n\r\n","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610517660014,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/Martin2-15-0512-main.jpg?v=1790964740","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1955-martin-2-15-1433","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}