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I meant to the treble side of the oval hole. Not sure if you would hit that with the pick. The f hole is further from the strings than the lower side of an oval hole. The pickup (yes, it's a mic)...

If anyone uses this on an oval hole, I am interested in seeing/hearing the results as well.

Thanks Avaldes for posting the sound clip!

Saint Patrick made the first Celtic mandolin.

Someone, albeit at an Asian factory where things happen fast, put time and effort into finishing that mandolin. When someone, anyone, takes a Sharpie or marker to it, that finish is defaced. Simple...

Bear in mind, though, that it may rise a lot in value should Mr Skaggs ever become famous.

Just to give you a little perspective, here's Ricky's signature on a piece of commemorative memorabilia sitting with a Buy it now price of $4.99 on eBay. If you're looking to add value to an...

I'd say a little less than if he hadn't defaced it, but that's just me; it is the market that decides value.

It is true that mandolins will start to look used if you use them.