1966 Fender Mandocaster Vintage Electric Mandolin Sunburst, 100% Original w/ Case

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender "Mandocaster" electric mandolin in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. One of Fender's more unique golden age offerings, the Mandocaster is a four string electric mandolin that follows the traditional Fender template with an alder body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fingerboard, fitted with a black bobbin single coil pickup.

The tonal range is classic Fender sparkling cut and sweet warmth, with enough percussive chop to satisfy mandolin traditionalists. This Mandocaster weighs 3lbs 9oz, and benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh nickel roundwound 8-28 strings.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium U, measuring .770” 1st fret, .970” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 14”
-Nut: 1 1/8”
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe double line
-Serialization: Five-digit serial on neck plate

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Black bobbin single coil
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 42nd week of ‘66
-Hardware: Bridge with threaded saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard, brown pickup cover

Cosmetic wear is limited to a few dings adjacent to the bridge and a handful of minor marks largely limited to the body perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth to the touch, with lacquer checking on the bass-side of the neck carve that can be felt.

A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.