View Full Version : 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin
Daniel Nestlerode
Dec-19-2009, 1:08pm
http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?ProductID=3466&CartID=48699012192009
http://www.retrofret.com/images/3466_mandolin/large/3466_01.jpg
I want. :)
Daniel
Neat! Another early solid-body... But I'm happy with my Conqueror.
Spruce
Dec-19-2009, 5:24pm
I want. :)
Man, I'd grab all those pics and make one...
It would be super-easy...
MikeEdgerton
Dec-19-2009, 5:56pm
Let me help you out a bit Spruce.
1956 Ad with Specs (http://www.carvinmuseum.com/decade/images/56-1mbmando.html)
delsbrother
Dec-19-2009, 7:15pm
I've seen a fair amount of these here in Los Angeles. Back in the day you could order all the parts (except the body) and make one yourself. They are basically a plank of solid maple cutting board with a neck and electronics attached. They're heavy for their size, though I've never played a real Fender mando so I can't compare.. Some people like the adjustable pickups. YMMV.
Occasionally they pop up on eBay for much less.
Ben Milne
Dec-19-2009, 11:41pm
12 bucks for a plush lined hard case is pretty good going... nice lookin mando.