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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;all_fakes, post: 9472351, member: 55&quot;]Does look like it may be a Style A Martin to me. Martin was not primarily a maker of mandolins, have made very few main models in their entire history.&nbsp; The only flat-top Martin mandos I&#039;m familiar with have a distinct bend in the top, not obvious here; but if that is present, this is a Martin. The way to tell as mentioned above is to get a mirror and read the number which should be on the neck block. That will give you the year; this model remained unchanged during all years of production; and did not always have a logo on the headpiece - but I think did have a stamp impressed on the back of the headpiece, so possibly not a Martin...but I couldn&#039;t vouch for the policy during all production years. The serial number is the important thing; if there is no number, it is not a Martin; if there is a number, it should correspond to a date between 1914 and 1995.</p><p>This is in rather rough shape, and a crucial detail, not visible in any photo, would be the height of the action. If it needs a neck reset, that is pretty much going to destroy any value.</p><p>Also, the Martin mandolins and other similar mandolins do not have a particularly good sound, (though that is subjective, and some may like it) and are not in any demand among bluegrass players; but it is what it is, and once you have the year, it should be pretty easy online to determine the value, if it is a Martin.</p><p>I&#039;m not sure the shape of the pickguard is right for a Martin, actually....so I&#039;m a bit on the fence regarding is it or isn&#039;t it....[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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