**VINTAGE EIGHT STRING BANJO MANDOLIN WITH BIRDSEYE MAPLE BACK-FOR RESTORATION**

Description

This vintage eight string Banjo Mandolin is in good condition, and seems to be a good candidate for restoration
(I'm not a musician or instrument restorer, so please zoom or enlarge any of the photos for a closer look at the condition).
The neck is straight and securely attached to the body, but the nut is missing, and the 8 3/4" long fret board is worn in spots, so it may need to be replaced. The head has no tears, but it is worn. The metal band on the top of the 12 7/8" diameter body/resonator has some rust discoloration. The neck, body, resonator and birdseye maple back all have some scuffs & scratches and finish wear. The headstock has no name on it, so I don't know who made the instrument. Since the nut is missing, and there is no bridge with the instrument, I can't be 100% sure of the scale length, but I would estimate it to be 14" to 15" based on the two faint marks on the head where it looks like the bridge most likely was. The 25" long instrument is solidly built, weighing about 4 1/2 lbs. USPS boxed retail ground shipping will be .00 in the U.S.
No foreign sales.
Insurance at buyer's request. If payment is received before 4:00pm eastern time on the day of the sale (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS), items will ship the same day. If payment is received after 4:00pm, items will ship the following morning. FREE LOCAL PICKUP IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT MY SHOP SIX DAYS A WEEK (closed Tuesday). If you're ever in Northwestern Connecticut, stop by the shop: A STEP BACK IN TIME - 458 Main St., Winsted, Ct. 06098. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding.