Martin A-style 1969 - natural

1969 Martin Style A Mandolin – Very Good Condition with Hard Shell Case

A clean, original example of Martin’s classic flat-back Style A mandolin from 1969. Built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this long-running model features the traditional teardrop body, spruce top (with the characteristic bend over the bridge), mahogany back, sides, and neck, oval soundhole, and rosewood or ebony fingerboard and bridge.

These Martin A-styles are lighter and more comfortable to play than typical carved-top mandolins, with a shorter scale length that makes them friendly for extended sessions. The tone is clear, ringing, and articulate—ideal for old-time, Celtic, folk, singer-songwriter, and recording work rather than high-volume bluegrass chopping.

This one is in very good condition overall, showing honest but modest play wear consistent with its age. It comes with a hard shell case for solid protection and transport. A well-made, historic American instrument with the Martin name and the easy-playing character that has kept the Style A in production for decades.

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