Well my friends, the time has come to depart from my collection of instruments that I’ve acquired for 55 years. This being the 1st of many to follow in coming weeks.
1970’s Harmony Batwing Mandolin in Mint condition. Model H8025.
Solid Spruce archtop. Solid birch archback and sides.
These have a dark and smoky tone. Action is low and bridge is adjustable to taste.
Many of these go for between $500-$600 in only good condition with broken headstock wings, chipped binding and scratches. Many with warped necks and bent tuners.
This is in perfect condition. Likely not a cleaner one to be found. Any imperfections in photos are light reflections.
A premium Alpine Series, double padded soft case with pockets and back straps.
I will be cross-listing this on eBay and Reverb in coming weeks so feel free to make me a reasonable offer that will save you taxes and shipping and will save me listing fees.
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