If I wasn't in the process of moving & If I was looking for a bargain Vintage StradOLin Mandolin to fix up or maybe even refinish... this would do nicely https://ebay.us/rfEXIq
It wouldn't be the $100 he is asking that would scare me off as much as the $46.60 Expedited Shipping, but at least it's USPS Priority MailŪ and it might be cheaper if you are closer to California.
This looks to be all solid woods and those "comma F-holes" were only made for a couple years around 1937 I believe. Love the asymmetrical fretboard end. Keep in mind, if you are one of those people who has to have a tailpiece cover, it's going to cost you extra for one (this doesn't seen to come with one).
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