Mandolin #490

Made from a nice section of an old driving rein that was reportedly attached to two mules in the late 40’s. Cleaned, reconditioned, super soft and a pleasure to handle. The headstock/scroll loop has been skived thin enough to pass thru the scroll opening on an F style if needed.

$65.00 Plus Shipping

Features:

Status Available
Shoulder Piece Size No shoulder piece.
Strap Style Driving rein
Strap Width About 7/8“
Strap Leather Thick and butter soft harness leather. Skived just shy of 3/16” with dressed and burnished edges and slicked smooth on the backside. The strap can be rolled into a 4” coil and easily stashed in the case compartment. The color is either very dark brown or faded black.
Strap Distressed Level Medium Some light surface checking but very inconspicuous and mostly un-noticeable.
Strap Notables Includes a full setup for length and attachment points specified by the buyer. Buttonholes can be punched directly into the 7/8” wide strap.