Classic Mandolins

Gibson F-5 73681. One of the best ones we have ever played: condition and sound, extraordinary!

Ca. 1929 Bauer Model Vega mandolin. Stunning volume and projection! Try something completley different!

Dayton mandolin (patent date 1911)

Guitars

1939 Martin D-18. Scintillating response with the crisp clarity that only comes from the wide-neck ‘39s!

1950 Martin D-18: a powerhouse guitar formerly owned by Earl Scruggs.

1943 00-18 Martin guitar #84175. Flawless original condition, with a big sound and perfect playability.

Ca. 1949 Gibson Southerner Jumbo! Amazing condition: This is the sound that Woke “Up Little Susie!”

1933 0-18  Martin 54081 Small-bodied masterpiece of sound and design from the Golden Years of C. F. Martin

1968 Martin D-18: well-done makeover created a sound more like a late 50s D-18 than late 60s.

Banjos

1938 RB-1 686-5 All original 5-string.

Randy Wood has been one of our favorite luthiers and people for over 40 years; we are extremely proud to represent his mandolins. The instruments shown here have been sold, but inquire for ordering.

Randy Wood matching F-5 mandolin and H-5 mandola: as a set, or individually.  Amazing quality at an affordable price!
Randy Wood Style "O" guitar: amazing sound in this small body: stylized as a combination of the best qualities of the pre-war L-1 and the X-braced banner LG-2s! 

Wade Mandolins: There is no better mandolin at this price range anywhere in the world!

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Note: Photos on this page are from our archives; these mandolins and guitars have long since found new owners. Please refer the the listing above for the instruments on hand now and follow the link for descriptions and photos. Thank you!

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