Ditson label inside which also shows it was made by Lyon and Healy. This one was made around 1922 in Chicago and has a Chas. I am always impressed by both the sound and craftsmanship of the Lyon & Healy mandolins, and the top of the line Style A is an extremely fine instrument worthy of any player's or collector's attention. They have been considered since the 1920's to be the best instruments ever made for classical mandolin playing. The sound of these instruments is more delicate and lighter than most Gibsons, with a nicely rounded top end and less "bark".
The violin scroll headstock is immediately distinctive, but the 2-point body, shaped pickguard, and clamp tailpiece cover are all signature features. Using the finest materials and a thoroughly original design, Lyon & Healy created a timeless classic in the Style A. These elaborate and beautifully made mandolins were the only really serious competition Gibson ever faced in the high-end carved top 8-string market. If you've never played a top-flight Lyon & Healy mandolin from this period, they're simply a few evolutionary steps ahead of the competition at the time. This instrument is not just gorgeous, but it also sounds it, too. 1922 Lyon and Healy Style A Mandolin 1922 Lyon and Healy Style A Professional Model Mandolin
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