1970 Harmony H835 Batwing Mandolin

1970 Harmony H835 Batwing Mandolin
(Serial No. none) This model was the favored instrument of Blues mandolin legend Yank Rachell as can be seen in numerous pictures of him. Excellent condition with a little finish chipping where the side of the neck rests in a stand, sunburst lacquer finish. This is refered to as the Harmony Batwing mandolin. Its stamped inside with the S-70 production date and Made In USA. Very cool unusual looking mandolin with a single-bound scooped double cutaway body with an extended upper cutaway and eccentrically shaped "F" holes, with a headstock shape that mirrors the body profile. Laminated body, fine gear Grover tuners and has a truss rod in the neck. The DeArmond "Golden Tone" pickup is centrally mounted with tone and volume controls on the lower bout. Flat fretboard with a 14 inch scale with a 1 3/16 inch nut. Neck is straight, frets are good and it plays nicely as it was just set up by my luthier. Good playing mandolin for not much money. Comes with an original black chipboard case. Click for pricing and to return to the main page
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