You've got to be kidding !

[b.pat]

Enough Said (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3776781200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT)

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[Darren Kern]

Now, that's just fugly. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[Lane Pryce]

That one musta been put together during a binge #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Lp
Maybe Charlie or Joe can comment on the employment of the "crafter." http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleepy.gif

[Frankmc]

I think it's got it's own cool factor.Wish I had the cash.

Frankmc

[jim simpson]

This is a 1964 Handcarved Mandolin that was constructed by a master craftsman employed by Gibson .

Now you know why the 60's was such a dark period for Gibson!

[straight-a]

A carved, electric instrument. Wow, just what I never wanted.

[Lane Pryce]

Kinda makes you wonder if the guy was trippin on sumpin to take the scroll out yonder to left field!! It is a possibility this guy retired from the finish dept aka: spraybooth/volitle solvents ect. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Lp

[David M.]

Good Lord (or should it be Good Loar?)! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[jasona]

Where's the sound hole? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[pathfinder]

Definitely a dyslexia victim. #Like the insomniac agnostic with dyslexia. #He'd stay awake all night, wondering whether or not there was a dog. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[delsbrother]

I likee! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[grandmainger]

Someone was wearing those weird 60s mirror glasses... the ones that made everything upside-down! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Jim Rowland]

Great Scott!! That thing looks almost identical to my l974 Gibsenbasher..a creation designed to topple the dominance of the giant industrial makers and win fame and plaudits the world over. Unfortunately,due to a nasty PR campaign from my arch-competitor,the drunk down the block,it failed and I was forced to barter it for a much need used gunny sack. In fact,I believe that if you turn it over,you will see my initials on the lower diagonal upear...right near the mouthpiece.
Jim

[mandopete]

I dunno, the scroll looks kinda funky, whadya think Jeremy?

[Greenmando]

My eyes hurt now! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Skip Kelley]

"Just say no to drugs!"

[mad dawg]

I wonder if Mr. Matty built this before or after he was forced into early retirement by Gibson. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[GaryM]

slap some flames on that baby and its a keeper!

[Strado Len]

If Prince played the mandolin, he would play one like this.

Who knows more about Ray Matty (the artist formerly employed by Gibson)?

[mikeomando]

$2200? It must have a custom 'Brooklyn Bridge' attached to it.

[pickinpox]

Just needs a little trimmin'....Anybody got a bandsaw? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Philip Halcomb]

It's a beut...

[mandough]

That is soooooo cool! I'd drop the cash if I had it. Take a 0 off the end of that price and it would be mine all mine!!!!

[Bill Snyder]

Emando.com has a little information on Mr. Matty including a photo of him holding the listed mando.
It says in part:
"Mr. Matty, a Florida-based mandolinist and luthier, usually built acoustic mandolins resembling the John D'Angelico 2-point model"

[jasona]

That's it, if "resembling" means "looks nothing like"! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif