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There are some waverly tuners on ebay that would probably work for you. The tuners below need parts but you have extra parts. There are other more expensive options on ebay too - better than using...

I have three Strads and each has a different voice. Two sound better than my 1916 Gibson A-2 or my 1934 A-1 or my Martin 1956 Martin 2-15 or some of my hand-built instruments - louder and better tone...

I am seeing a different f-hole where a circle was drilled in the middle. The finish is close possible done by a different elf.

I am not a Strad expert but I have never seen this f-hole on an SOL. I bet the person who refinished it drilled a round hole at the center point of each f-hole to achieve this shape. I sorta like...

I would love to have it but I have been fortunate to find lower prices on my Strads. However, I don't think the price is out of line considering the sound quality and playability of these...

George Orwell foresaw this music in 1948 when he wrote 1984 - “The tune had been haunting London for weeks past. It was one of countless similar songs published for the benefit of the proles by a...

After the Strad-O-Lin name showed up in the ad it sold quickly. Someone should have fun restoring it and it will be as good as any $125 mandolin around. And some of these have painted binding, some...

Take a look inside the bass side sound hole and you will probably find a date stamped. This model looks like 30's or early 40's.

I think I see an empty binding channel in one of the photos of the back.

I admit I have Strad Fever but its not a problem. I can handle it. But I have continued to check this listing everyday since it appeared. After all, $125 is the average price I paid for my 3 Strads....

I have a 56 model 2-15. I could trace the pickguard for you. If you have the hardware, it would be an easy fix. Similar black pickguard material is available.

I know I am not the only MC mutant who likes to restore Strad-O-Lins. I don't want this one so I thought I would share. Here is a chance to make your own Strad-O-Lin stencil because the instrument...

Idaho; not Florida

I thought I had come across a good deal on a 1942 Strad-O-Lin. It was the kind with the white top purfling, 22 frets, and the faux tortoise tailpiece cover and dated 1942. But I realized the frets...

I recently bought a Stradolin from the FB Marketplace that had had some work I did not notice from the pictures or description. At first it was obvious that the original SOL bridge would not adjust...

It should be easy to disassemble. Looks like a 1935ish A-50. I love the finish. I see a neck reset, new bridge, and new nut, besides what you might find inside after the back comes off. It would be...

My mother taught me not to discuss politics or religion because both subjects tend to rile people up and that could lead to trouble. This may have been why I was such a quiet kid. If she had been a...

Before spending money on an appraisal I would suggest buying a set of A-style Kluson tuners and strings from Stewmac.com (maybe $100 with shipping). Check out Reverb.com for Gibson A-50 mandolins....

I think that logo started in about 1947. The crumbly tuner buttons also point to that time frame. They usually range between 1000 and 1500 depending on condition.

I am trying to add a mandolin part to Sheena is a Punk Rocker

I hope that title got you. MC is the one place where the Strad-O-Lin gets love so I must post this link - https://shopgoodwill.com/item/192246327 The folks at Goodwill must be members of...

I bought a plan for an F3 style mandolin once and modified it to include some F5 features. I called it an F3.5 (F 3 point 5). I made it in neck-through-body construction which you can tell from the...

I couldn't resist a deal on a little 1940's Kay mahogany mandolin (branded Silvertone) that only needed tuner buttons for 50 bucks and to my surprise it came with the original booklet that described...

Those Gibsons with dual end pins bring a premium price. Plus, this was the year when the tailpiece went on before the stain. Collectors notice these things.

Definitely from the Post-Loar Era