Calace Mandolin Classico A, Year 1992

Calace Mandolin Classico A, Year 1992

This is a top-class mandolin from Calace, a long-established Italian mandolin maker. Made in 1992.
Currently, a new one from a specialized mandolin store would cost around 1.2 million yen.

This is an Italian Calace mandolin, loved by mandolinists worldwide.
With 200 years of tradition, Calace mandolins produce a rich sound, allowing players to express their own tone clearly even in concerts.
The Classico series is designed so that the sound travels far, making it easy to play even in large halls. Among the many variations of the Classico A, this is the most orthodox model.

The Classico A is Calace's highest-end model, characterized by its scroll headstock. The headstock from this era has a wider scroll and more detailed carving than recent models.
Another feature of the Classico A from this period, which is not found in recent Classico A models, is the presence of frets in the high positions on the G and D strings.
This is the ultimate model that embodies the accumulated traditional techniques of 200 years, a dream for all mandolin players.

There is some minor age-related wear. As shown in the photos, there is one crack in the tortoiseshell inlay on the top. There are also some scratches on the top from use. The neck is not warped. The strings have been loosened for storage to reduce stress on the neck and will be shipped as is.
The hard case shows signs of age and has tears. Please consider it as protective packaging.

Fingerboard cleaned, frets cleaned and lightly polished. Body cleaned and treated with oil polish.

After purchase, we recommend having it adjusted to your preference by a specialized mandolin store.
The item will be shipped with bubble wrap applied both inside and outside the case.
As this is an expensive instrument, hand delivery is also possible. We can discuss this if you are within the Kinki region.
Please propose a specific amount in the comments for price negotiations.
Thank you for your consideration.