Martin Style 20 1936, Natural

Martin's mandolin production never approached the scale of its guitar output, making surviving examples an interesting chapter in the company's history. This 1936 Style 20 dates from the final years of Martin mandolin manufacturing, a period when the instrument was gradually giving way to the growing popularity of the flat-top guitar. Appointed with the tasteful minimal appointments, it offers a look at a lesser-known side of the Nazareth builder's catalog.

This example has had a loose brace reglued. Martin mandolins from the 1930s surface far less frequently than their guitar counterparts, making them a fascinating reminder of the company's broader fretted instrument heritage.

Includes hard shell case.