Bare wood...

[Steve_R]

I'm thinking of buying a used mando. It's in perfect condition except for a chip in the head. It's an A style amd the chip is right on top, where the top curves to the side....between 1/8" and 1/4" diameter chip in the finish down to the bare wood. Is this a serious problem or is it common with used instruments. The mando has great sound and I love the appearance, aside from the chip. Should I be concerned about it?? Thanks....
http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[atetone]

That chip wouldn't bother me one little bit as long as the mando has the sound that you like and the price reflects that it is not cosmetically perfect.
I am not an expert on finish repairs but I am sure that it is a minor fix.
If everything else about the mando is what you want then don't worry about it.
I have run my headstocks into the wall lots when I get carried away pretending that I am on stage in front of thousands of adoring groupies.
No problem. Dings are all a part of it. They happen and are not the end of the world.