Re: Martin Mandolin Identity
Did it look like this?
This is my mahogany & spruce '53 Martin Style A (as opposed to an "A-style").
Yes, it is a short scale and the sound box is also smaller yet thicker (with a bent top) than most A-style mandos. It is very difficult to find cases for them. It is louder than round holes are said to be and has a good, woody projection. I do not favor Martin guitars but I like this mando.
raulb
c. '37 Dobro mandolin
'53 Martin Style A
'78 Ibanez 524 F-style
'98 Graham McDonald guitar body bouzouki
'08 Trinity College TM-275 Mandola
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