The serial number can be found stamped or punched on the back of the headstock or acoustic in the sound hole. The acoustic models have been manufactured in Bozeman, Montana since the end of 1989.

How can you tell how old a mandolin is?

Look for the antique mandolins serial number, which may be inside the soundhole, and the company name on the headstock. Print or paint may wear away with time, so see if any faint impressions of letters or partial words remain. Determine who made your vintage mandolin.

Where is the serial number on a mandolin?

Serial numbers are printed on the Collings label inside the instrument, which can be seen through the bass-side f-hole or oval sound hole.

How much is a mandolin worth?

Mandolin TypePrice RangeBeginner Mandolin$100 – $400+Intermediate Mandolin$400 – $800+Professional Mandolin$600 – $3,000+

Are all mandolin necks the same size?

The “standard width” of a mandolin is 1-1/8″ at the nut. Our wide neck model is 1-1/4″ at the nut. He always wanted to play mandolin but found the necks too small for him to finger, so we made this Big Muddy mandolins neck wider. It is great for those coming over from guitar and for those who have larger fingers.

How high should the action be on a mandolin?

Most mandolin players like their action to be about 1.5 millimeter (0.06 of an inch) high at the twelfth fret. You can measure this distance with metal feeler gauges or a rotary depth micrometer. Although a bit pricy, these micrometers take all the guesswork out of the job.

What is the scale length of a mandolin?

14 inches Of course, the MANDOLIN is by far the most popular. It has a scale length of 14 inches, a body width of 10 1/8th inches and an overall length of 27 1/4th inches.