{"product_id":"1928-national-style-3-single-cone-mandolin-lilly-of-the-valley","title":"1928 National Style 3 Single Cone Mandolin Lilly of the Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis historically important 1928 National Style 3 is currently the earliest single cone mandolin example known! Style 3 “lily-of-the-valley” pattern National instruments are \u003cspan\u003ehighly demanded collectible pieces! In their mandolin line the 3 pattern was the \u003c\/span\u003etop-of-the-line model made for professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Style 3 was the only national model that went through a series of larger engraving style changes. This lovely mandolin features a distinct version of the engraving pattern on its front, with slight variations on the back as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 28 in. (71.1 cm.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 12 3\/4 in. (32.4 cm.) \u003cbr\u003eBody Depth: 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale length: 15 in. (381 mm.)\u003cbr\u003eSerial Number: 155\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt remains largely original, including the earliest non fluted version of the single cone. This mandolin has seen loads of playtime over the years. There is finish wear and pitting and scratches from normal use throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It a few scattered dings on the body. There are also two mystery holes into the body on either side of the heal. It was clearly loved and used a lot, but not abused.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe understand that the original tailpiece was cracked and repaired at the National ResoPhonic factory prior to coming to us. It has professionally installed vintage correct neck binding and a heel strap knob installed. A newer National pearl badge has been installed in its original headstock overlay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is set up well and is ready to play ragtime, blues, jug band, or whatever music you can make with it! It includes the rare original soft shell case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Condition (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49178648117556,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2035\/0516\/files\/IMG_0576.jpg?v=1794260086","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquitone.com\/en-ca\/products\/1928-national-style-3-single-cone-mandolin-lilly-of-the-valley","provider":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}