Thanks for the background, it gives me a different insight into the timeframe the instrument was built. Such beautiful instruments being handcrafted is really something to think about.
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Thanks for the background, it gives me a different insight into the timeframe the instrument was built. Such beautiful instruments being handcrafted is really something to think about.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m glad that at least it’s original to the period. Do you know anything about how they did the engraving? After looking at many images on the net, it looks like there were...
Thanks guys for talking me through this. Everything is so much easier if you can see a picture of what you're talking about.
Thanks Steve 2E for the pics of your Style B. I think we may have...
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Looks like it worked. I'll try to repeat it and send a pic of the back of the headstock.
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Ill try this again. After I attach the picture, my preview shows the photo but then it doesn't seem to show up in my post. Lets see if this works.
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OK, my first attempt at posting a picture. We'll see if it works out. This is a closeup of the tailpiece I mentioned. The guy I bought it from said in an email that it is not original,...
Thanks. I’ve been trying to find out how to post pictures. It seems simple when you know how to do it, but not so simple the first time. I’d love you opinion so I’ll keep looking into it and post a...
Thanks! I just got the mandolin today and I have 48 hours to return. Now I know these features are normal and can relax! What a great community of like minded mandolin lovers!
Just got a Martin Style C. It’s one of the years it has the pearl trim and German silver tuners. I’m not at all familiar with these older Martin’s so I’m hoping someone has some insight into a few...
Thanks everyone for the advice. Yes, I wish I had known Paul Hostetter like some of you guys. I got to know him vicariously after I bought a SCGC H13 a couple of years ago. There’s lots of internet...
Thanks. I appreciate the advice. It looks like my next step is to get it to somebody who’s competent with vintage instruments. I found an article, Paul Hostetter, on the web that also describes...
Sounds like there might be hope! I’m on the Central Coast in CA so I might be able to find a good vintage repair shop up North, maybe Santa Cruz. Thanks for the input.
I recently acquired a gorgeous 1915 Gibson F4. I love everything about it but the beautiful Handel tuners are very hard to turn when tuning. It almost feels like I might damage them when tuning. I...