Here are photos of a few Stiver Mandolins taken from the early 1980s up to
the present time. Click a picture to get a larger view.
This and the following 3 pictures is an F model made in 1989
1989 a
1989 b
1989 c
1989 d
This is a "One of a kind" F model Peghead.
Another "One of a kind" peghead; A 10 string
mandolin.
An A model with an Irish theme in dark amber color.
A Bigleaf Maple F model with a solid (no sunburst)
color.
A natural finish F model with stained top and tortoise color
binding.
A standard F model in satin chestnut color.
Another standard F model.
An F model in gloss finish.
Another gloss finish F model.
Front and back of a standard F model.
A "3 point" peghead.
Here is a Standard F peghead with satin finish.
This is the James™ tailpiece currently used on all Stiver
mandolins.
A pair of F models
Another F model peghead.
One of Jesse McReynolds' mandolins
Jesse McReynolds with his 1978 Brazilian Rosewood Stiver
mandolin.
Another natural finish F model
Back and top of a natural satin finish A model.
My own personal mandolin made in 1983 with a Tone-Gard™. The
discoloring on the neck is where the finish has worn off. I prefer it that way
as the bare wood has less drag on the hand on hot humid days.
A 1979 East Indies Rosewood F model.
The discoloration on the back is a reflection.
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