Mandolin

Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

On March 25, 2024 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson Style A ‘Snakehead’ Black-top mandolin in A-1 trim from 1927 in overall good and largely original condition. The ‘Snakehead’ term refers to the tapered headstock, an innovation by Lloyd Loar that reduced string friction at the nut. ‘Snakehead’ models were built from 1923 to 1927.

Vintage

Price: $2,499.99 CAD

❌SOLD❌ Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

On January 21, 2024 /

Here we have the brand-new Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-style mandolin from Fintan McEnroe, working in Toronto but originally from Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland. The ‘18’ in the name refers to the mandolin serial number and production sequence. This fine instrument was very recently finished, in August of 2023.

New

Price: $5,000.00 CAD $5,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Heiden A-29 Deluxe Mandolin Shellac Burst, 2003

On January 10, 2024 /

Shown here is a beautiful Michael Heiden A-29 Deluxe A-Style mandolin, built during 2003 in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Michael Heiden has been building quality instruments since the 1970’s and his work is highly respected. Originally working in Vancouver as a musician, repairman and builder, he moved to Chilliwack and since then to Creston, B.C.

Used

Price: $13,500.00 CAD

SOLD!! Capek F5 Professional Mandolin Sunburst, 2003

On January 5, 2024 /

Here we’re looking at a Capek F5 Professional mandolin built by Rost’a Capek during July of 2003 in Prague, Czech Republic. Capek offers several versions of the F5 style; the Basic is relatively simple, while the Professional uses highly figured woods and more elaborate inlays.

Used

Price: $3,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Weber Gallatin F14-F Mandolin Dark Burst, 2003

On October 12, 2023 /

Introduced in 1999, the Weber Gallatin F14-F F-Style mandolin delivers punch, clarity and playability in a visually stripped down package. The core materials and build quality are all there, but it’s just not highly decorated and you’ll never be able to tell from the recordings! Built during June of 2003 in Belgrade, Montana this Weber Gallatin F14-F mandolin features a Sitka spruce top with Mahogany for the back, sides and neck, and ebony for the fingerboard and bridge.

Used

Price: $2,250.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Collings MT A-Style Mandolin Gloss Top Sunburst, 2006

On October 11, 2023 /

The Collings MT A-Style mandolin is the entry point for Collings mandolins, and its lack of decoration doesn’t hide the quality of the instrument or the care with which it was built. This 2006 model sports a satin finish with the ‘Gloss Top’ option, and an ebony arm-rest. The A-Style mandolin appeared in the closing days of the 19th century as part of Orville Gibson’s revolutionary introduction of violin making principles to mandolin construction.

Used

Price: $3,850.00 CAD

Mandolin

Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

❌SOLD❌ Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

Heiden A-29 Deluxe Mandolin Shellac Burst, 2003

SOLD!! Capek F5 Professional Mandolin Sunburst, 2003

❌SOLD❌ Weber Gallatin F14-F Mandolin Dark Burst, 2003

Collings MT A-Style Mandolin Gloss Top Sunburst, 2006

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