Kingston Vintage 1960s Solid Body Electric Mandolin Made in Japan

The mandolin pictured is the actual mandolin you will receive! 

Step back into the golden age of vintage imported instruments with this Kingston electric mandolin. Manufactured during the mid-1960s Japanese guitar boom, this rare electric mandolin captures the charm, style, and distinctive tone that made Kingston instruments popular among musicians and collectors alike.

Featuring a compact solid body design and a vintage single-coil pickup, this electric mandolin delivers bright, articulate tones that are perfect for folk, country, bluegrass, rock, and experimental music. Its lightweight construction and comfortable neck make it easy to play, while the retro styling and vintage hardware give it undeniable visual appeal.

This is a used mandolin and does show some signs of slight use, but has been fully tested and functions as expected. Please take a moment to review our pictures, as they accurately portray the true condition of this mandolin. 

Key Features

• Brand: Kingston
• Actual Weight: 4lbs 10oz
• Body Type: Solid Body
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Joint: Set Neck 
• Nut Width: 1 1/8 Inches - 28.575mm
• Scale Length: 14 1/4 Inches
• Number of Frets: 22 1/2 + 0 Fret
• Fretboard Material: Rosewood
• Fretboard Inlays: Dots
• Neck Pick-Up: Single-Coil
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Bridge Type: Adjustable
• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Color: Sunburst

*For your protection all purchases over $99 will be shipped signature required.

You are buying a quality instrument made of wood. Each instrument goes through a pre-shipment inspection to ensure you are getting a great quality instrument. However, please keep in mind when instruments are shipped, they can endure temperature changes as well as doing the "shipper shuffle" and therefore minor adjustments may be needed to set up the instrument to your personal preferences after receiving it.

Included in your shipment will be instructions on care and maintenance. 

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