Any thoughts on this?
https://reverb.com/item/11898146-1968-stradolin-jr
Any thoughts on this?
https://reverb.com/item/11898146-1968-stradolin-jr
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Hi Roger,
I recently picked up an electric version. Pancake type pickup with no soundholes, otherwise the same construction, but mahogany body. Great tone and sustain. I've since kept an eye open for an acoustic.
I don't know if I'd go for the junior because of the different body wood, but the mahogany is laminate too so I'm probably just being fussy.
These are also branded Beltone and Orpheum, and I'm sure I've seen another name on one.
Andy
I've seen Stradolins fully assembled and in better condition go unbid for less than that, so I'd pass unless they took a lower offer. There are a few on ebay for under 100 right now.
I may be off base but, if the date is accurate (based on what?), 1968 sounds maybe two decades too late for this to be a real Strad-O-Lin. But I also think those go for quite a bit higher by now, maybe $600 or so? Or I'm still off base!
It does, to this non-expert, look like the Strad-O-Lin f-holes.
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I'd prefer an older one myself
Prices on these have really headed upward! I paid $100 for one in decent playing shape, though the tuner buttons crumbled rapidly, and is very scuffed up. A surprisingly engaging instrument though.
-Dave
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Way too many other instruments
These are much better deals, NFI:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-Strado...e/192536511757
https://www.ebay.com/itm/STRADOLIN-M...R/382460766298
My fully functional, nicely playing 30s/40s Strad-o-lin was $155. I wouldn't mind seeing the prices creep up though eventually.
There is a reason that it is cheap and it is a project. I'm guessing it needs a neckset and if you put strings and a bridge on it the action will be way too high -- or they would string it up and sell it as a playable mandolin for more money.
Someone mentioned $600 Stradolins -- that is a relatively new concept, most don't bring half of that, but yes, I've noticed certain dealers starting to charge $600 or so, in NYC you can get that, etc.............disturbing trend, IMHO.
Did anyone here snag the '39 Strad Jr I posted? Curious how it'll turn out.
Did anyone here snag the '39 Strad Jr I posted? Curious how it'll turn out. It went for $136 including postage just to give an idea for values these days.
I think not.
I bid on it up to $100...quit there and it sold at $101, plus $35 shipping.
I'm curious as well.
No regrets.
Russ
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