C. 1920 Samuel C. Osborn Sammo Mandolin - Masonic Temple Chicago Antique - $173 - (Thomasville, GA)

C. 1920 Samuel C. Osborn Sammo Mandolin - Masonic Temple Chicago. All tuners are working and was able to tune the instrument up to pitch - strings have not been changed. Abalone inlay fret markers - body binding tight all the way around. There is some relief in the neck but does not seem excessive. Was kept indoors and I see no indications of heat damage although I think a previous repair was done to it at some point. Flaws - The thirteenth fret seems to be high. Notes fret normally from the nut up to the sixth fret then start to go dead to varying degrees. Used a fret-rocker and #13 seems to be the problem. I have not attempted any repairs on this. Appears to have an old glue repair along the bottom seam on the back. Shows a lot of crazing in the finish as would be expected. Has several dings on the sides and some very light wear marks on the top soundboard. Soundboard is a little concave from the bridge to the back end but this may be normal. Very light wear marks on the bottom. Tiny chip missing on the bridge near a string slot - doesn't affect play. Seems a little dry and the fret edges can be felt when you run your hand up and down the neck. Cardboard hard case shows wear and some dings. Condition - Antique Good Will ship via Fed Ex with Direct Signature Requirement - NO PO Boxes Accepted. Please EMAIL US FIRST if you experience any problems BEFORE opening a case. Items ship out within 1 Business Day. We want you to get it fast. Items bought on Friday after 12 noon eastern may not ship out until the following Monday morning. (1 Business Day) We only ship to your Paypal Verified Address. No changing after the sale. Large or items over 5 pounds usually ship via FedEx. Fed Ex DOES NOT Ship to PO Boxes. **Items costing over $100 will ship with a Signature Requirement for delivery.

Posted in Thomasville, GA, Music Instruments
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