Marvelous Sound!
Price: $2,249.95
Strong A-5 built by Rolf Gerhardt, s/n 35 Rolf built under the Unicorn name before changing to the well known Phoenix Mandolins brand. The Unicorns are highly sought after.
1976 Unicorn A-5 Specs:
Douglas Fir top, figured Maple back/sides/neck in a blonde finish, 3-ply bound body. Radius rosewood fretboard, 1-3/16″ nut width, parallel tone bars. Cool engraved traditional tailpiece. Unicorn headstock inlay. Schaller tuning gears which are replacements.
Killer sound. This one is a monster. Just in time for Halloween. Scary good. Dry, woody, resonant and POWERFUL. Big chop.
Fair condition, with play wear relative to age. Most noticeable is the top is bowed from the bridge to the tailpiece. Has a repaired crack near the bass f-hole wihich is an old repair and stable. An area of binding has pulled loose on the lower bout near the neck joint. Has some finish checking on the top. Mandolin also has a fairly significant musty odor. No fretwear to speak of.
Includes original hard shell case. Trades gladly considered on this fine, American made instrument.
