{"product_id":"kay-2-point-mandolin-1950s-with-original-case","title":"Kay 1950s Venetian Mandolin Sunburst w\/ Geib Case Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 1950s Kay 2-point Venetian-style mandolin in sunburst cleaned up very nicely for us, and it actually plays really well too.  If you've been looking at these you might agree that it is one of the nicest out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe classic teardrop body shape that Kay produced through the postwar period for the student and mid-market mandolin buyer, finished in sunburst over pressed laminated spruce top and maple back and sides. Kay's Chicago production during this era supplied instruments to music stores, catalog retailers, and department stores across the country, and these mandolins have been workhorses in folk, bluegrass, and old-time music ever since. The Venetian 2-point is the rounded double-point body style that sits between the fully rounded oval and the sharper-pointed A-5 styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a separation of the neck from the body at the neck heel. We checked this carefully — the neck is not loose and the joint is extremely strong. The separation is cosmetic and visible in the photos. It does not affect playability or structural integrity and does not require repair. The neck, top, back, and sides are all otherwise in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. Rosewood fingerboard in excellent condition, frets in very good condition. Bone nut appears to have been reset or reglued at some point. Repro tuner buttons on original tuner plates. Original Kay nickel tailpiece, original rosewood bridge, original tortoiseshell pickguard. Action is set at 3\/32\" on the first string and 2\/32\" on the eighth string at the twelfth fret. At 1 lb 15 oz this is a light, easy-playing instrument. Original Geib chipboard case in very good condition, with chord book and old string packs included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1lbs 15oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Original? yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: pressed\/laminated spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Cracks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Binding Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: pressed\/laminated maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Repairs none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .848\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: .916\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 8th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Condition: very good.  There is a separation of the neck from the body at the neck heel.  The neck is not loose- we checked and it is extremely strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Repairs: looks like it may have been reset\/reglued at some point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Wood: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Original? yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Brand: Kay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing At Bridge:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 26-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 13-1\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout: 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout: 7-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-7\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup System: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Brand And Model: 4 on a side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners Original? yes, buttons replaced with new repros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners? none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Buttons: none\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Color: tortoise shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Brand: Geib chipboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories Included: chord book, old string packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56547811459238,"sku":"G-2292","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/kay-1950s-venetian-mandolin-sunburst-w-geib-case-very-good-4486199.jpg?v=1780861095","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/kay-2-point-mandolin-1950s-with-original-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}