July Gallery Auction
Lot 28917:
Description
An Aria model AM700C F-style acoustic mandolin featuring a traditional scroll body and dual f-holes. The instrument is constructed with a tobacco sunburst finished spruce top and highly figured flamed maple for the back and sides. The maple neck is fitted with a bound fretboard featuring large rectangular pearloid block inlays. The headstock displays an ornate floral pearloid inlay and the stylized Aria logo. Hardware includes gold-tone tuning machines with pearloid buttons and a gold-tone engraved tailpiece. The bridge is a two-piece adjustable ebony style. A raised tortoiseshell-patterned pickguard is attached to the body. The interior of the instrument contains a paper label that reads Aria, MODEL NO. AM700C, MADE IN JAPAN. A secondary blue ink stamp reading 77 is visible on the interior wood, potentially indicating the year of production. The mandolin is housed in a professional black textured hard-shell case with a plush yellow-orange interior. Accompanying accessories include two unopened sets of GHS professional bright bronze mandolin strings, set PF250 med. light, and several miscellaneous picks.
Overall Length: 27 inches
Body Width: 10 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB342
Condition report:
The instrument is in very good condition, showing light surface wear and minor scuffing consistent with age and use. The high-gloss finish remains vibrant and well-preserved. There are no visible cracks, structural repairs, or significant modifications to the body or neck. The binding appears secure and intact throughout. The hardware shows minimal tarnish. The case is functional with typical exterior wear.
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