(Used) Lyon & Healy Late 1910s Spruce/Maple Style C Mandolin #452

A true piece of history, this used Lyon & Healy Style C Mandolin from the late 1910s captures the elegance and craftsmanship of the golden era of mandolin production. Featuring a spruce top paired with maple back and sides, this vintage beauty delivers a warm, articulate tone with excellent projection. The V-shaped 3-piece mahogany and ebony neck offers a comfortable feel, while the ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays adds a classic touch. Bound in ivoroid and finished in natural lacquer, this mandolin has been well-preserved, with replacement tuners ensuring smooth tuning stability. With a scale length of 13 3/4″ and a bone nut and ebony bridge, it plays effortlessly, retaining its century-old charm. Housed in a Lifton case, this instrument is in great condition, making it an exceptional find for collectors and players alike.

*Condition of the instrument is overall Great. There was a refinish of the headstock most likely due to replacing the tuner. There could have also been a possoble headstock break at one point, but that has been fixed and keeps the instrument playable.*

SPECS
Top Material: SpruceBack & Sides: MapleNut Width: 1 1/8″Neck Shape/Profile: V shapedFretboard Material: EbonyInlays: Pearl DotsNeck Material: 3 piece Mahogany and EbonyBinding Material: IvoroidBody Finish: Natural LaquerScale Length: 13 3/4″Nut/Saddle Material Bone Nut, Ebony BridgeTuners: Replacement TunersHardware Material: NickelBody Shape: C- Shape ModelCase: Lifton Case

Notice: This is a consignment item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the consignment owner, which will be included in the description.

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