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Bigsby 5-String "Glen Tarver" Electric Mandolin 1953, Natural

$50,000.00
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InstrumentMandolins
BrandBigsby
Model5 String "Glen Tarver" Electric Mandolin
FinishNatural
SKUMN2067-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1953
TopBirdseye Maple
Back and SidesBirdseye Maple
Brace PatternN/A
Nut Width1.32"
Fingerboard RadiusNo
Weight4.8lbs
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)No
CaseOHSC
NotesReplaced Volume Pot

Well, here's a one-of-a-kind piece! Electric guitarists are already very familiar with the work of Paul Bigsby; even if you don't know his history, you've likely played an instrument with his famed Bigsby vibrato. Well, here's one for the mandolin players, too! Based off the the solid-body five-string Bigsby mandolin played by Texas Playboy Tiny Moore, this one was commissioned by player Glen Tarver in 1953 with the addition of a vibrato. This historical piece has had a long life, passing through different hands, appearing in a Fretboard Journal piece and even coming through Carter in the past (see the 2016 demo video below!).

https://www.fretboardjournal.com/video/case-study-1953-bigsby-electric-mandolin/

Comes with its original hard case (with more recent Small Dog slip cover), complete with extra sets of Bigsby flat wound strings inside! Our notes indicate a replaced volume pot, but otherwise it's in mostly original condition and set up to play beautifully.

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