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I bought one off the music store wall in 1977 not knowing much at all about them, was just lusting for an F model.799.00 brand new and a monthly payment of 32.00. Beat on it for over 20 years on the...

I have my '22 A-2 housed in a gator case. Fits perfect, safe and sound.
https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Deluxe-Molded-Mandolins-GC-MANDOLIN/dp/B003N18ZC8

Just finished this one up today. Number 8 in the F style. I'm Happy.

Search ebay: New Top Grade Microgroove Pattern Hardshell Mandolin Case for F Style Mandolins... 41.77 with free shipping. I've bought several of these, they are just fine.

As stated above, it's not plug and play. But a standard full contact will make a noticeable difference.

Full contact Cumberland on my '22 A-2. It's a beast now.

I've been using timberwolf for a couple years now on my big ol grizzly. 1/8" and 1/4" mostly. I have nothing bad to say about them.

Treble side handels..

When I bought my reissue 4 string when they first came out, a soft case was available through fender. I got one. Fits well and protects it. Lots of storage too. I jazzed mine up with a moongazer...

First class intl. shipping is only good on packages 4 lbs. or less FWIW.

My thoughts exactly. I'm a sucker for restoring basket cases but not at that price.

Here's my latest,#7, in the white for test driving. I put a couple cell phone vids on youtube. Under Hughes mandolin # 7. Red spruce top, curly maple elsewhere.

Mine dates to early 1958

It looks to be on it's way to spalted.

Yep, yesterday..

I meant the heel end of the neck.. I usually cut the 6 degree on the end while it's still in billet form, hence my term neck block.Just wasn't thinking.

I use the siminoff joint and cut the 6 degrees on the end of the neck block. Straight through 90 degrees on the body cutout. Works just fine.

Check the truss rod nut, if it has one it could be loose. I've had them buzz because they had backed off and created a buzz.

Here's one I did, not exactly sea life but water life just the same.

A little dab of clear fingernail polish will work as well and it will still be removable in the future if need be.

Cumberland acoustics.

Just got back from the auction, It went for 5500.00 plus 3% buyers premium and Va. state tax. I ran it up best I could but too rich for me. Traverse brace loose and warped, broken off/missing small...

My 1922 A-2 lives in a gator ABS case, fits perfect....

Cumberland acoustics, great bridges.

Auction is coming up. I'll post updates.