Details
In the early 1930s when National introduced their resonator mandolins the catalog stated that that the instrument “retained the clear, ringing tone typical of a good mandolin, yet the cone amplifier makes possible the volume wanted for ensemble playing.” This Style 1 has all of that and more. National made this mandolin in 1940 just before America entered World War II and it was one of the last ones they built before they discontinued production of metal body instruments due to wartime material restrictions. The body is in fine shape all of the seams are solid and don’t show signs of separating. The back has the classic National Hawaiian-themed etching, a favorite look here at Gryphon. The frets are in good shape and the neck is straight with no twisting or bowing. This mandolin still has its original pickguard and tuning machine with the embossed National cover plates. The tailpiece is a replacement, which was handcrafted by Marc Schoenberger, who was the go-to guy for vintage National restorations. Marc also crafted the strap over the bridge. This mandolin still has its original headstock badge, a nice bit of history that doesn’t always survive intact. Includes a tweed case that may be a little earlier than the mandolin but was obviously made for National mandolins.
Specs
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Back sides
German Silver
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Neck material
Maple
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Nut width
1 1/8"
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Scale length
14 7/8"
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Top material
German Silver
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Tuners
Open Gear / National Coverplate
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Year
1941
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
2807G
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SKU
NATSTYLE!MANDO-2807G
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UPC
142357
