Mandolin #477

This one looks like it’s already had a lifetime of use and you’ll easily get another one out of it. Aged harness leather transformed into a comfortable, good looking strap that will feel like an old friend the first time you slip it on the mandolin. The curved shape favors the left shoulder of a right handed player. The front end is already set up with a headstock or scroll loop skived thin enough to pass thru a tight scroll if necessary.

$115.00 Plus Shipping

Features:

Status	Available
Shoulder Piece Size	8 3/8” long by 1 1/2" wide where it will cross your shoulder, tapering to an inch or so at the very tail.
Shoulder Piece Leather	Thick, well broken in, and very supple English pebbled leather.
Shoulder Piece Stitching	Artificial sinew, hand sewn into hand punched needle holes.
Shoulder Piece Distressed Level	Medium. Nicely aged with no issues. The pebbling is still visible but the surface has been worn pretty smooth over the years.
Shoulder Piece Notables	Hand cut and shaped. Dressed and burnished edges the full perimeter. New suede leather lining on the bottom.
Strap Style	Western Rein
Strap Width	3/8"
Strap Leather	Well used and top shelf harness leather. Skived to a solid 1/8” in thickness and broken in butter soft. Hand dressed and burnished edges the full length and slicked smooth on the underside.
Strap Distressed Level	Medium. Some color shading and a 1” long area of surface indentations. Looks like part of a horse hoof might have got a little close. The small spot would be located well to the back of your shoulder.
Strap Notables	The leather strap guide keeps the rein strap centered on the shoulder piece. Snug fit in the strap slots and nothing slides without help. Length and buttonhole arrangement to buyer's specs.