{"product_id":"antique-bowlback-mandolin-high-rib-count-birdseye-inlaid-neapolitan-taterbug-as-is","title":"Antique Bowlback Mandolin High Rib Count Birdseye Inlaid Neapolitan Taterbug AS-IS","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale is an antique turn-of-the-century (circa 1890s–1910s) Neapolitan style bowlback (\"taterbug\") 8-string mandolin. Features: - Back: High-grade multi-rib bowl construction (approx. 30+ rosewood\/hardwood staves) separated by maple\/boxwood string purfling, finished with a scalloped bottom skirt cap and edge binding. - Headstock \u0026amp; Tuners: Birdseye maple veneer headstock face with rear-facing friction\/enclosed geared tuners sporting original aged celluloid\/bone buttons. - Fretboard \u0026amp; Face: Inlaid fretboard with diamond and butterfly mother-of-pearl position markers; spruce top with oval soundhole surrounded by mother-of-pearl segment rosette rings and a dark celluloid pickguard inlaid with pearl stars. - Tailpiece: Ornate stamped\/engraved metal tailpiece. Please inspect all photos closely before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hidden South ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54062607040812,"sku":"210000016583","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/3684\/3052\/files\/cfnigninqmbfenk7bzur.jpg?v=1789324114","url":"https:\/\/thehiddensouth.com\/products\/antique-bowlback-mandolin-high-rib-count-birdseye-inlaid-neapolitan-taterbug-as-is","provider":"The Hidden South ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}