Blevins A-5 mandolin w/new hardshell case - American-made - $2,400
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Blevins A-5 mandolin w/ new Crossrock hardshell case
Signed by Eddie Blevins
Built 6/27/2021
Serial #021-06-A5-054
Like new condition - barely played.
Adirondack spruce top
Sugar maple back and sides.
One piece back.
Hand rubbed varnish ( French polish) finish.
Faux tortoise shell binding top and back.
Maple neck w/ radiused ebony fretboard
Evo frets and block MOP inlays
Scale length: 14"
1 3/16" mother of pearl nut
James tailpiece engraved "Blevins"
StewMac tuners w/ dyed buttons to match finish.
Upgrades:
Strap button installed on underside of neck heel.
New Lakota Sioux bison leather strap in matching color.
New McClung armrest.
Cumberland Acoustic ebony bridge with bone reinforced saddle.
Truss rod cover with mother-of-pearl flower pot inlay.
This is a gorgeous instrument with outstanding hardware and cosmetics. Good basic sound production - more depth of tone than the thin, tinny sound of wooden boxes pouring out of Communist Chian.
I'm only selling because I mostly play a high-end F-model.
$2400 firm. No offers will be accepted. Cash only. South side of Milwaukee near South Gate mall on 27th Street.