(Serial No.1269) Excellent condition. If you've never played a top-flight Washburn (made by Lyon & Healy) from this period, they're simply a few evolutionary steps ahead of the competition at the time. These beautifully made mandolins were the only really serious competition Gibson ever faced in the high-end carved top 8-string market. The sound of these instruments is more delicate and lighter than most Gibsons, with a nicely rounded top end and less "bark". They have been considered since the 1920's to be the best instruments ever made for classical mandolin playing. I am always impressed by both the sound and craftsmanship of the Washburn mandolins from this period. This one was made around 1922 in Chicago. This mandolin features an teardrop body shape, birdseye maple for the back and sides, solid Adirondack spruce top, a 13 inch scale, radiused fretboard, German silver tailpiece and cover, a vulcanized rubber headstock faceplate and removable floating pickguard. Frets are good, neck set is good, finish and parts are original. There are NO repairs or cracks. Comes with the original hard shell case.
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