Levin Mandolin 8 string model 55. 1956. #888.Good cond.

Sounds nice. Several repaired cracks. Nonoriginal Red nut. Rosewood bridge. Non orig stringholder (for 12 string mando) Specifications: Satin finish version of Model 54. 8-string Mandolin. Flat back. Body width: 220 mm. Spruce top with undetermined bracing. Birch back & sides. Single-bound top. Unbound back. Unbound headstock. Unbound walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlay. Nickel plated tuners with white buttons. Satin sunburst finish. One year warranty. Introduced: ca 1955 ca 1955: Changed tuners (old style tuners used until ca 1958). Latest known example: 1963 .