Martin 2-15 Carved Top Mandolin c. 1950s Vintage the gorgeous red-hued wood used

the gorgeous red-hued wood used for the Curly Koa series make these ukuleles look as beautiful as they sound

) with attractive marquetry ring

and rosewood for fingerboard and bridge

The Mahogany neck has a soft "V" neck profile and features his signature multi-layered wood decorative extension at the bottom of the neck with matching woods at the heel

vintage examples of these popular A-style instruments are still played by discerning musicians and coveted by collectors around the world

Martin 2-15 Carved Top Mandolin c. 1950s Vintage the gorgeous red-hued wood usedUnlike Gibson, Martin did not start making carved top mandolins until 1930, and these lovely 2 15 models, known for their sweet tone, lovely tops and beautifully flamed Maple back and sides were made form 1936 to 1964. We believe this particular instrument is likely from the 1950s. It has seen plenty of use and there are many small dings in the top (which are exaggerated in the photos) and a few small dings and scratches elsewhere and some tarnish to