{"product_id":"1981-martin-model-a-mandolin-640","title":"1981 Martin Model A Mandolin","description":"Serial # 26174.  Virtually unchanged in design from 1917 until its discontinuation in 1988, the 1981 Model A shown here is a 90 year old in the body of a 26 year old!  It is truly fascinating that Martin offered their bent-top basic model mando as recently as George Michael's hit song \"Faith\", and the Bush Sr. Presidency! \u003cbr\u003eThe instrument is in just about mint condition, but does show some fret wear. Mahogany back and sides, bent Sitka spruce top, style 18 appointments. Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard; ebony bridge and nut, Kluson tuners (which Martin must have stockpiled in the late 1960's!), and clamshell tailpiece. 1-5\/32\" nut width, 13\" scale, neck joins the body at the 10th fret.  The mandolin is well set up and plays nicely. \u003cbr\u003eWith original hard shell case\u003cbr\u003eOn Consignment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sold\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610363027822,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/modelA_0706.jpg?v=1790963876","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1981-martin-model-a-mandolin-640","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}