The second pre-serial number model 523 mandolin has been added to the serial number database.

It has the typical pre-serial number features of a torch inlay, bell shaped truss rod cover, and no label. The original owner says about it “No number, no paper or info inside. Nice mandolin, used to be mine before I bought a used 526. I bought this one new in the Netherlands after phoning all major and lesser musik shops in Holland. Found just one! was late 70’s, non original case when I bought it.”

This mandolin has been in the Spruce Pine Bluegrass Band. Here is a picture of the current owner playing it.

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