I agree, if you have no access to someone with the skills minor problems become much more major. I had skill in a whole hatful of well talented shop...
Time changes with age, I agree with Mike, that’s most likely from the mid-late 70’s at earliest. I wonder if your grandfather had a different one and...
I found that a while ago and must have watched it half a dozen times! Great historical footage!
Hank, that’s a real “Jethro model” A-5 I don’t think...
I've bounced around a bit, both in terms of profession and location. So happy to be settled now on the beautiful Oregon coast, with my little dogs and my 90+ year old Mom. Obsessively practicing, wanting my great-grandpa's mandolin to sing again. Walking on the beach at every opportunity. Cooking a bit. Doing some yoga and Tai Chi. Reading a lot. Loving my life!
Location:
Brookings, Oregon
Interests:
Mandolin, of course! And just being curious about this amazing world.
Occupation:
Retired RN -- So grateful to be retired!
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Great-Grandpa's 1915 Gibson A
2001 Weber Sweet Pea
1920 Gibson H2 Mandola
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