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  1. Dec-19-2009, 1:08pm #1
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    Default 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin

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    I want.

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  2. Dec-19-2009, 5:06pm #2
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    Default Re: 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin

    Neat! Another early solid-body... But I'm happy with my Conqueror.
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    Default Re: 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin

    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel Nestlerode View Post

    I want.
    Man, I'd grab all those pics and make one...

    It would be super-easy...
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    Default Re: 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin

    Let me help you out a bit Spruce.

    1956 Ad with Specs
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    Default Re: 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin

    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.
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  6. Dec-19-2009, 11:41pm #6
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    Default Re: 1956 Carvin Electric Mandolin

    12 bucks for a plush lined hard case is pretty good going... nice lookin mando.
    Hereby & forthwith, any instrument with an odd number of strings shall be considered broken. With regard to mix levels, usually the best approach is treating the mandolin the same as a cowbell.
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