Oh, what a
mandolin does to the music! It just sort of adds that ''ring and ''pling''
and stuff that brings it alive!! This Mandolin will Give You Better
Mileage for your Money -- And Will Last A Lot Longer Too
BRAND
SPANK'N NEW !
Length: About 25 1/2 Inches
Bridge: Rosewood (slide adjustment goes fwd/back)
Top: Spruce
Back & Sides: Calapata
Neck: Calpata
Finger Board: Rosewood
Depth: 3 inches
Width: 11 Inches (approximate)
Your seller
'''IS''' a musician of 40 years, and IS a Mandolin Player!
So, if you have questions - ASK ME!!!
F - E - A - T - U - R - E - S
This instrument
has lots of bark and great soundbox Very playable and much more at an
affordable price! High Gloss Finish - Made from selected aged wood -
Size is about
This is definitely not a toy and it promises lots of bark
This mandolin is a good starter and intermediate-level instrument. It is not
a main-brand name, and the price and shipping are priced for affordability.
It is a nice product and good value for the cost. Strongly recommended that
take off the factory stock strings and put on a good set of Martin Mandolin
strings. Please see Product Exception Note below. For best results, please
request the mandolin tuning instructions, which also provides instruction
about how to position the bridge for best intonation. If you are looking
for a higher-end mandolin, write me a message and ask. Don't bid if you are
expecting a high-end mandolin. This is a flat-top mandolin, often referred
to as a Celtic style (pr.''kel-tick'').
Best use for this mandolin
It is a Beginner Model
Learn the Chord Patterns & Chord Progressions
Basic Strumming Patterns
Learn How to do Picking
Get Acquainted with Bluegrass Music
Suitable for Small Jam Groups
About Mandolin Strings and Tuning the Instrument
Mandolin strings are made of metal and for the first few hours, they will
tend to stretch. It may take a few days for the strings to fully settle
in. No matter the brand name of strings, they are going to stretch when you
first put them on. Because of this, do not expect any mandolin to hold it's
tuning on the first attempt. Good strings are very important. If you need
mandolin tuning instructions, email us and we will send you instructions
along with a MIDI music file that you can use to tune the mandolin. There is
no implied warranty on strings.
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO TUNE THE MANDOLIN
http://www.stevesgifts.com/Music/Tuning_Mandolin/Mandolin_Tuning_Instructions.htm
Exploring the mandolin? Check out FiddleFork !
Free bluegrass music at bluegrasscountry.org
A Must -- See Bill Monroe videos on YouTube and watch the master show his
talent in Mandolin
What's your favorite songs?
Lonesome Pine? Double Eagle? Nickel for the Fiddler? Cape Breton Fiddle
Tunes? Dance to the Fiddle? Zuni Mountain Ramble? Jerusalem Ridge? Hoosier?
Whiskey Seller? Loaves and Fishes? Scorch'n the Gravy? Soldier's Joy?
Linefork?
Product Exception Notes
This item has pre-installed strings. There have been many that were
shipped with the D and A strings, as same gauge, which means that you
won't be able to tune the instrument until you change out the A-strings.
You will get two sets of mandolin strings with your purchase. However, the
product is shipped direct from the manufacturer and we offer no warranty
on strings. Put on a good set of strings and it will make all the
difference. Follow the mandolin tuning instructions and call us if you
need help tuning the mandolin.
Mandolin Strings - 2 Sets Included with Your Purchase
BUYER CHECKLIST
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Purchase Agreement and Terms
of Sale
Payment due within seven days. Strings and accessories do not carry implied
warranty. Kid-bids (your youngster or relative, or nephew, or family
member, friend, neighbor, etc., bid on your eBay account without your
permission) will not excuse your personal responsibility. If item is not
paid by the fifteenth day after closing, a non-payer will be filed. If not
completely satisfied, may return the item within 3 days of receipt, return
shipping at buyer's expense. Returns may not show any signs of damage,
scratches, or abuse, and all parts and accessories must be included with
returns in original packaging. Returns require return authorization with
shipping instructions and may result in inspection charge. Buyer is advised
that shipment and delivery is subject to available stock
Procedure for Shipping Damage or Defective Items
In the event that item is received as damaged or defective, buyer must
contact seller within 3 days. Proof of shipping damage or proof of defect is
required for replacement unit, including clear photographs showing shipping
label, shipping box, photo of whole unit, and two photos from different
angles showing specifc damage or defective area. Photos larger than 110K
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is sent via US Mail and item is received in damaged condition, buyer must
take the item and contents to their post office, file a damage claim, and
establish proof of damage. Buyer must provide seller with every reasonable
opportunity to correct the problem with a damaged or defective item before
leaving neutral or negative feedback.
Received Wrong Item
Inventory is stored at our warehouse and almost all items are shipped from
the warehouse. Buyers be advised that once in a while, the manufacturer may
have inadvertently packaged an item and mislabel the box. This does not
happen often, however, it has happened. It is never our intention or the
intention of the warehouse to ship the wrong item. In such cases, please
notify us and we will go to work to get the correct item shipped to you.
Buyer agrees to not post neutral or negative feedback for events such as
this that are beyond our control. It is only within our control to correct
the situation, and as soon as we are aware of it, we will go to work to
correct it.
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good order, please leave positive feedback. This will tell us that
everything was as it should be. If you receive a damaged or defective item,
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the details and and provide seller with a reasonable opportunity to correct
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mishaps or errors caused by the shipper or US Postal Service, or events that
are beyond our control.
Shipping
This items is shipped via UPS from our Los Angeles area fulfillment
warehouse facility. No local pickup is available on this item. This item
will normally be shipped the next business day after your payment is
completed, and on the day it ships you should receive a tracking number that
night or the next morning. If you do not receive a tracking number by the
third business day after your payment is completed, please contact us.
Shipping Transit Time
Items shipped to the East Coast will take about 5 - 7 business days. Items
shipped to Midwest will take about 3 - 5 business days. Items shipped to the
West Coast will take 1 - 3 business days to be delivered.
Shipping Costs
Standard shipping within US 48 states to your physical address via
UPS.
Additional shipping charges apply to exports, PO Boxes, Hawaii, Alaska, and
APO/FPO's.
Shipping to Canada: $29
Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, FPO/APO, and PO Boxes: $29
Shipping Worldwide: $59
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS
Payments via PayPal will ship to your PayPal address of record. If your
shipping address, as registered on your eBay account is different than the
address you have registered with PayPal, we will ship to your PayPal address
of record. If your item has already departed our fulfillment warehouse
facility and you need to amend and change the shipping address, a $12
re-routing charge will apply and must be paid before a re-routing order
(intercept) is placed with UPS. If your address provided at the time of
payment is incorrect and item is returned as undeliverable, you the buyer
are responsible for paying re-shipment costs before item is re-shipped.
RETURNS
You may return
the item within 3 business days for any reason. You are responsible for
return shipping costs and sending us the tracking number. If the returned
item is damaged during the return shipment, you will need to file a damage
claim from your shipper and recover your funds by that method. We will not
refund an item that has been damaged on return shipment. After you have
sent your return shipment, you must notify us with the tracking number
within 24 hours after item is on a return shipment. Returned shipments
must be inspected by receiving warehouse and no refund will be paid until
an inspection report is provided to us by the distribution center. Right
to refund is voided if the inspection report shows that the item returned
is missing items, disassembled, damaged, abused, scratched, marred, or
otherwise in un-sellable condition, or shows any signs of use. For those
shipments where a shipping cost was charged in addition to the purchase
price, shipping costs are not refundable.
