Martin Bowl-back Mandolin No. 4840 (1916) Brand_ Karl Niedt or a little bit

or a little bit

without the high-end price tag

Volume knob: Adjust the volume of the fuzz sound

and supremely comfortable body shape

sides and neck

Martin Bowl-back Mandolin No. 4840 (1916) Brand_ Karl Niedt or a little bitlovely old Martin bowl back mandolin with Spruce top and what appears to be Rosewood side back. Other features include inlaid tortoise pickguard, metal housed tuning machines with decorative etching and chippendale carved headstock. This mandolin is in good vintage playing condition with a straight neck and comfortable action. The bridge has been filed down a bit to keep the action playable and could be filed further if desired. There are plenty of