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I've managed to remove the fingerboard by applying heat to it and slowly wedging a spatula in. This caused some minor damage to the soundboard unfortunately, but nothing too serious. The...
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I've managed to remove the fingerboard by applying heat to it and slowly wedging a spatula in. This caused some minor damage to the soundboard unfortunately, but nothing too serious. The...
I didn't expect so many replies! Here are some more pictures of the instrument, in case anyone can guess when/where it was built (there are no obvious markings or stickers anywhere).
The butterfly...
I've recently found an old bowl back mandolin that is in serious need of repairs. Most importantly, the neck has a pretty aggressive bow in it. The action on the 12th fret is 6mm, the nut is barely...
I have come across your instruments before when looking for a viola de cocho. They are works of art.