Alvarez a800 mandolin. 1976 ALVAREZ MANDOLIN D18 W/CASE TAGS,RECEIPT, STRINGS,PLAY GUIDE- BEAUT. Show Printable Version; Mar-29-2005, 3:20pm #1. 1980,S ? Natural. But overall, the mandolin is in very clean condition and shows no large dings, dents, scratches or signs of heavy pla The Alvarez F1 Mandolin features a solid spruce top that, when coupled with solid flamed maple back and sides, creates superb projection with strong balanced bass and highs. View Profile View Forum Posts 1978 Alvarez A-800 F Style Mandolin A800 Vintage Japan Gold Plated MIJ. Used – Excellent. This 1990's Alvarez A800 F-Style Mandolin is in excellent condition. Hi there. Very cool vintage mandolin. The A800 was one of the most deluxe and ornate mandolins made by Alvarez. Alvarez A800 F Style Mandolin. Alvarez A800 F-style Mandolin 1990s - Cremona Brown Sunburst. 00 or best offer is an Alvarez F-style A-800 mandolin. Ibanez Model 805 Bowlback Mandolin 1970s Made in Japan. Top-notch quality as we've come to know and expect from Alvarez. It was my first mandolin and I'm looking to sell it to build up some funds for my next MAS attack. Aria, Ibanez, Yasuma - I had great success with those. 16 ($25. Savannah - SA-100 - A-Model Mandolin, Sunburst. Alvarez Mandolin A100 mid-90's - Tobacco Sunburst Finish. These Korean models could be hit or miss, however this one is a Crossrock Fiberglass Mandolin Violin Double Case-Fits A/F Style Mandolin and 4/4 Violin - Padded Straps, Interior Compartments, Fixed & Removable Padding-Includes TSA Lock-Milky White Brand New Originally $368. I sold my les paul and my buddy talked me into getting a mandolin. shipping inside the USA or, local in person trades considered Alvarez A-700 F-Style Mandolin - Tobacco Sunburst A used Alvarez A-700 F-Style mandolin in great condition with a hard-shell case. 99 I had a decent Alvarez A800 F-style for years and it was a good deal, but if I only had $770 to spend, I would not spend it on that instrument. They were still making them in China until the early part of this century and in Korea prior to that IIRC? Alvarez Mandolin A100 mid-90's - Tobacco Sunburst Finish. Frets show wear (see pictures) Has original hardshell case. Pickguard is in tact but has a bit of a warp to it. When she arrived, she needed a little TLC, but nothing some elbow grease and a fret dress/polish couldn't take care of!. Thread Tools. I had one in perfect condition that I sold for $600. Price Drop. This is a WONDERFULLY made vintage F style mando - beautiful appointments such as multiple binding, elaborate headstock inlay and fingerboard inlay. Free Shipping. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of Alvarez Mandolins at Guitar Center. This is a gorgeous instrument that plays great and sounds incredible. + $75 Shipping. I question their quality control and realize that some of them were quite nice. take a look at the pictures---I am not the best photographer but hopefully the pictures are good enoughYES, IT IS AS GOOD Alvarez A-800 F-style Mandolin - early 2000s. This A800 features a scrolled body style with a hand carved solid Spruce arch top, Maple back and sides, Maple neck and Ebony fretboard. Brand New Circa 1978 mandolin, Made in Japan by Alvarez, in the style of a Gibson F-5. It shows some light playwear from normal use over the years including some light pick swirls on the pickguard. ALVAREZ MANDOLIN. There are some scratches and dings on the instrument, as well as some damage to the front of Vintage 1970's Alvarez A800 Baroque F-Style Mandolin w/HSC, Solid Spruce Top, Curly Maple Back/Sides, Ebony Fingerboard w/Mexican Abalone Inlay, Vine Headstock Inlay, Made in Japan, Excellent Playing Condition, Rare!!! Today, we're very pleased to offer this Vintage 1970's Alvarez A800 Baroque F-Style Mandolin w/Hardshell Case! Alvarez A-800 F-Style Mandolin - Tobacco Sunburst. Below are pictures of an 70's-era Alvarez A800 F style mandolin that I've owned since being given to me by a birding friend back Dec 2004. Today we have a used 1975 Made in Japan The Alvarez A50 Hand Made Model 26561 Twin Point Florentine Style Mandolin with the original Hardshell Case Oct 22, 2024 · Classifieds for mandolin, mandola, mandocello, Banjo, guitar, bouzouki, cittern, octaves and violin and fiddle and resonator instruments. Most orders are eligible for free shipping! Used Alvarez A100 Mandolin. This was pretty much the top price I expected to get. Circa. On the other hand the only other vintage Alvarez I’ve seen recently was going for 600 so maybe it isn’t that over priced. A late Model 80's or early 90's Alvarez F-Style Mandolin. Headstock is a little foggy. Alvarez F Style - Sunburst. Used – Good Wish it was that easy. For sale, $500. Made by Alvarez circa 1980,s Excellent condition, plays and sounds great. I sold it and bought a Kentucky 956, which is an excellent bluegrass mandolin but it is an A model. Jan 31, 2018 · Demo 1 4 5 out of C. I have searched high and low, and I cannot find ANY info on this instrument. It is all solid wood, and has an absolutely beautiful sunburst finish. $149. jackibar. Buy It Now. Used – Very Good. 00. The A-700 is definitely a great choice for anyone who's looking for an affordable qualit Alvarez A800 F-style Mandolin 1990s - Cremona Brown Sunburst. Features include:Carved solid spruce topSolid maple back and sides with some figure"Fern" typ What a great find! This is a "top of the line" Alvarez A-800, F-Style mandolin built in Japan during the 1970's. General Mandolin Discussions; 1970's Alvarez A800; Results 1 to 2 of 2 Thread: 1970's Alvarez A800. 83 savings) Up for sale is an Alvarez A 800 F style madolin in fair conition. Circa 1978 Alvarez A-800 F-Style Mandolin - one of the top of the line instruments and a ONE OWNER - in excellent all original condition, with original black tolex blue lined hardshell case. This one plays great and sounds excellent. Alvarez A800 F-Style Mandolin circa 1970s made in Japan! Super killer, handmade, vintage mandolin from Japan. The A-800 is definitely a great choice for the experienced player who desires a quality mandolin that will be easy on the wallet. The neck joint to the body is seamless with a ridge on the back to meet the neck and binding that includes the neck heel, Emandos Northfield octave tele 4, Northfield custom jem octave mandolin 5 octave strat 8 2 Flying v 8, octave 5, Exploryer octave 8 20" Alvarez A800 year model Hardly used Alvarez A-800 Mandolin. I found this mandolin here in Nashville in a pawn shopI believe it's an early 90's modelIt's in excellent condition with the beautiful inlays and head stockIt also has a brand new case includedThey want $600 for it. Especially the headstock logo . Stunning! Alvarez A800 Mandolin from sometime in the 70's as far as I can tell. View Profile Alvarez A800 Mandolin or Kentucky KM-620. Gold Tone OM-800+: Octave Mandolin with Case. Thread: Alvarez A800 Mandolin or Kentucky KM-620. Tailpiece has wear (see pictures)Edit: Pick guard has come unglued from the body. From the serial number and my ownership of three other Alvarez Mandolins over the years, this is very likely a Korean made mandolin, from the early to mid 1990's. The action is very easy to play and there are only minor signs of play wear. Add to Cart. Beautiful F-5 style mandolin in rare vintage Cremona brown sunburst from the ‘90s (exact year unknown). The frets show moderate divots, A used Alvarez A-800 F-Style mandolin in great condition with a hard-shell case. Offering this beautiful handmade Alvarez A800? F5 JAPAN Mandolin outfit. 83 savings) Alvarez A800 Mandolin or Kentucky KM-620. 99, now $343. I always thought the best were made in Japan. Very similar to the martin A style mandolin design. Carved maple body & neck, ornate inlays throughout rosewood fingerboard and headstock, gold hardware. Used – Good A used Alvarez A-800 F-Style mandolin in great condition with a Washburn hard-shell case. . Price$600. This seems like a great community, with a wealth of information, and Im glad I discovered this place. I've been a guitar player for 17 years, got a sweet Gibson Cl-30 deluxe. I didn't know about the difference when I bought it, since it was my first mando. Very light playwear. from Tucson, AZ. Alvarez A-800 F-Style Mandolin - Tobacco Sunburst. This Alvarez packs a ton of tone! If you want to have a mandolin that not only looks good but also sounds good and plays well than you may want to shift your attention to this A800! You will not be disapointed in this mandolin! Especially when you evaluate the cost and the quality of this instrument! Alvarez A800 F Style. I've owned it for about five years now and all i know is its an Alvarez , but ! it doesnt look like any Alvarez i've ever seen. There are signs of wear throughout this well loved instrument. $250. Mine was an early to mid 70's instrument. With the classic F Style and gleaming appointments, this mandolin would be perfect for a beginner or gigging pro. I think this a beautiful mandolin and I love the inlays on the neck and head. Make an Offer. Also it's a little longer in length as i own other F -Models and in comparison this one barely fits in the case because the head stock is slightly longer. I had a Japanese Alvarez f-model mandolin and the top was carved WAY too thick. I went to a 50% off scratch and dent sale and picked up an A800 Alvarez for $475. This is a beautiful instrument that plays great and sounds incredible. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship, from the abalone headstock inlays to the delicately carved body. $550. Classic Alvarez A800 F-Style Mandolin $500. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alvarez A800 Mandolin at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! 5 days ago · Alvarez Folk Instruments. Today, Lawman Guitars is Presenting. The quality and craftsmanship of this instrument is beautiful. The A800 comes with a newer TKL hard case, the LM-600 has a softside "case", but not a bag. cooper4205. A used Alvarez A-800 F-Style mandolin in great condition with a Washburn hard-shell case. Epiphone F-5 Studio F-Style Mandolin - Vintage Sunburst Satin w/ Bag. By jackibar in forum Looking for Information About Mandolins Replies: 4 Last: Mar-30-2005, 4:46pm. Crossrock Fiberglass Mandolin Violin Double Case-Fits A/F Style Mandolin and 4/4 Violin - Padded Straps, Interior Compartments, Fixed & Removable Padding-Includes TSA Lock-Milky White Brand New Originally $368. Will ship in a nice case. Superior craftsmanship is an Alvarez hallmark and this is demonstrated in the F1 mandolin with a classic F-Style headstock that is bound and decorated with an elaborate A lost or stolen instrument notice has been posted on the Mandolin Cafe Classifieds: Ad #133408 posted Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:20:05 CDT - In the 1970s Alvarez made a serious entrance into professional grade mandolins with their "Hand Made" instruments produced in Japan. Several Nashville stars endorsed them. Does this sound like a fair price, and does anybody know anything about these early 90's model Re: Alvarez A800. The A-800 is definitely a great choice for the experienced player who desires a quality mandolin . Mandolin. I had an all-wood A-model Alvarez (stamped "hand-made") that was a great little mandolin. Recently Listed. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alvarez A800 Mandolin at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products! This Alvarez A800 F Style mandolin was produced in the 1970's and was modeled after the 1970's The Gibson mandolin. How can you tell the difference between a carved vs. This is a great playing mandolin with a Fishman pickup already installed. Check out the pics! Just Finally getting around to posting our Spring projects! First up we have a terrific little Alvarez A100E A-Style Acoustic Electric Mandolin, in a traditional 2-tone burst finish. Very easy to play, low action, frets in great shape, crisp midrange tone—will compete w Alvarez A800 F-style Mandolin 1990s - Cremona Brown Sunburst. However from what I’ve researched $750 is a bit much isn’t it? But that’s based largely on what people on here have said in past threads. 3 days ago · About This Listing. But overall, the mandolin is in very clean condition and shows no large dings, dents, scratches or signs of heavy pla Alvarez A800 F-style Mandolin 1990s - Cremona Brown Sunburst. Price $550. Attached Thumbnails Nov-24-2006, 5:29pm #16. I don't have much information on it, but from what I can gather from Alvarez, this was the only F-style they made at the time, and from their best guess, they have a manufacturer date of 1978. Alvarez Vintage. The Loar Performer F-style LM-520-VS Mandolin Now that this is morphing from the Alvarez MIJ F-model to MIJ mandolins in general, sure there were some great MIJ mandolins! Timbo calmed me down a bit, but my biggest MIJ mandolin disappointment was the Alvarez f-model that was just too thick. Alvarez A-800 F-style Mandolin - early 2000s. This high quality copy is a great value for money, perfect for an entry level or travel instrument that looks and plays great. It's not a particularly loud mandolin; I Alvarez A800 F-style Mandolin 1990s - Cremona Brown Sunburst. pressed top? I've got an Alvarez A800, and wondered if it was carved or pressed. Used – Good. That's just my choice. Eastman MD304E-SB A Style Mandolin with Oval Sound Hole K&K Alvarez A800 F-style Mandolin 1990s - Cremona Brown Sunburst. This is a WONDERFULLY made vintage Japanese F style mando - beautiful appointments such as multiple binding, elaborate headstock inlay and fingerboard inlay. I'm new. Overall, the mandolin is in very clean condition and shows no large dings, dents, or scratches (see closeup photo of tailpiece where gold has rubbed off)FEATURES:Solid Spruce Alvarez A800-made from about 1975 till about 1982. Alvarez F-Style Mandolin Model unknown A700 or A800 possibly?- one of the top of the line instruments - in good used condition, with original black tolex blue lined hardshell case. In that price range, I would buy used and I would buy and "A" style to get more instrument for my money. $549. $600. I'm pretty sure she got it from a local music shop which isn't necessarily known for great set-ups, but I'd wind up doing the set-up myself. Sound great, Excellent condition. Alvarez A-800, Early The best Alvarez I played was a Japanese model I bought around 1978 and it was either an A-700 or 800, which we know is an "F" style mandolin. Hello everyone. Show Printable Version; Oct-19-2012, 11:34am #1. I recently acquired an old (oldish) Alvarez F-5-style mandolin. Selling for a widow who found it in her husband's den. Used, Excellent Condition1990's Alvarez A800 F-Style Mandolin with Faux Fur Lined Hardcase and strap. sxtyh iqnkw jge tci giavez dglnd vwtbnt kerftt clhj lyum
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