A-Style, Backward B, B Logo?

**Tara** · Jun-14-2012, 1:06pm

Hi! I just picked up this A-style mandolin to learn on, but know nothing about it. I'm curious about the brand and how old it might be? I bought it from a woman in her ~mid-forties who had been storing it for her father. Google turned up nothing for me. There is a model number (B405), serial number and "made in korea" sticker on the back. Anyone recognize it?

Thanks!

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**MikeEdgerton** · Jun-14-2012, 1:13pm

This brand comes up now and then. We've never been able to my knowledge to identify the importer that used it. The mandolin however is a known style and is one of these. This mandolin was brought into the US under dozens of brand names. They are circa 1980 and they were inexpensive mandolins.

**Tara** · Jun-14-2012, 1:29pm

Thank you! That's what I expected after surfing this awesome forum for a bit.
Being a bit impulsive, I gave the woman (who seemed equally ignorant about it) $70. She was asking $100, wouldn't take $50.

**mrmando** · Jun-14-2012, 3:41pm

Well, you paid about what it's worth.

**Tara** · Jun-14-2012, 4:21pm

Great! I figured $70 for learning was a good price.

Thanks for your input.

**ColdBeerGoCubs** · Jun-14-2012, 4:49pm

You got a cool classic looking case and a different looking cool mandolin, for 70 bucks I'd be more than happy. Has a vibe to it that I don't think you could find in any mandolin this side of 250 bucks. Nice work.