They remind me of lute f holes
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They remind me of lute f holes
Both made in China, no? One company likely pays its craftsman more than the other. You do get what you pay for
Well, I’m 70 and I do shit all the time that I shouldn’t do, so I say go for it! lol
Welcome to the centre of the mandolin universe! There is no turning back
Carters has a beauty
Nice looking mando
The 526 was the top model by Ibanez, it came with no pickguard
Looks like a 523, I used to have the 526 next to it
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No! Lol
I had Johannson mandolins do it, he does a great job with the staining too. It’s a spirit varnish finish
Prayers for you and your family Patti….
I had the top refinished and hand stained as well. The mandolin suffered an ugly setback when the case got opened too soon. Normally I don’t mind lacquer cracking but this was too much for me. But...
Just had to share, the varnish has improved volume immensely 205688
This is a 1988 Flatiron with ohc 205590
Muth, Johannson
Have had a number of early and later MT’s all woody and loud..
Congrats, make music with it! (It won’t be your last!)
And they wonder why F5’s are more money…
Thank goodness it’s your left!
I have delved deep, but not deep enough apparently…. Montana Flatirons
First two digits: the year, 2nd two: the month and last 4, the number made.. was the serial number reset on the first day of...
https://zetaviolins.com/dennis-balian
Most often misspelled name ever….lol! Dennis A Balian
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If Bobby Osborne, Ricky Skaggs and Doyle Lawson etc can be considered for the list, I would suggest Dennis Balian be added. He was general manager during the switchover, and had a role in the shop...