Carvin 1-MB, 1956. $1,500.
Vintage Carvin electric mandolin from 1956. These weren't made in large
numbers and have always been scarce. Unique appearance and terrific sound. The
Kiesel pickup is highly praised for its tone and sparkling presence. This one's had
some work done and been restored to full playability.
- Solid body of genuine, beautifully figured hard maple—relatively heavy but quite resonant, with deep single cutaway
- Bolt-on maple neck with built-in truss rod
- Natural blond hand-rubbed finish
- Brazilian rosewood fretboard, 14" scale
- Replaced Kluson tuners (original machines included)
- High-fidelity Kiesel AP-4 single-coil hand-wound pickup with adjustable pole pieces
- Replacement bridge posts and compensated brass saddle (original 2-piece wood bridge and posts included)
- Replacement vintage Waverly cloud tailpiece and cover plate
- Plastic pickguard
- Two tone controls and one volume control
- Genuine bone nut, 1.25" width
- Original hardshell case with tweed exterior and electric blue lining