Gold Tone Model GM-A+ 8 String Rigel A-Style Acoustic Mandolin - Blem #996

Product Description We were recently fortunate enough to buy a large group of factory blem instruments directly from Gold Tone. These instruments play perfectly and have not only been tested but have been fully set up, including setting intonation, string height, dressing frets, leveling fret ends, etc. This instrument is literally ready to play right out of the box and will not only play great for as long as you own it, but it is also covered by the Gold Tone limited lifetime warranty on the instrument for workmanship and playability. The instrument may have one or more minor blemishes, all of which you can see in the photos in this ad, which are actual photos of the exact instrument you will be getting. This one has a minor blemish which you can see in the last 4 photos. Best of all, because of these very minor blemishes that are nearly invisible to most people, and are probably no worse than the blemishes your instrument might get on it's own from just a couple weeks of use, we can offer this instrument to you at a huge saving off of what you would pay for it if you were to buy it new. The instrument is not marked as used or as a blem so you are getting an instrument that is for all intents and purposes , basically a new instrument. Gold Tone instruments are made with quality construction and lovingly set up by professional luthiers so they can be played for years and even passed down from generation to generation. Get an instrument that is sure to become a family heirloom at an amazing price today. Here are some of the specs on this fine instrument: This fine instrument is set up, tuned up, and ready to play right out of the box. All Gold Tone instruments are hand set up right here in the US. These are fully set up one at a time and not just "lot inspected" like the big manufacturers do it. This assures that your instrument has a straight neck , great action superb playability, and great tone from day one. Features Neck: Maple w/ Truss Rod Fingerboard: Compound Radiused Ebony with Cutaway Top: Carved Graduated Spruce Back: Solid Maple Sides: Solid Maple Fingerboard Inlay: Abalony Dot Headstock Inlay: Mother of Pearl Body Binding: Body design is Rigel Patented design licensed exclusively to Gold Tone Nut: Bone Tuners: 4 Inline Open Gear Tailpiece: Rigel Quick Change Pickup: Includes Transducer Style with Jack End Pin Scale: 13 11/16" Weight: 3.5 lbs Nut Width: 1 1/8" Frets: 22 Total Length: 27 1/2"