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    Re: Shops in Naples and Rome

    Grazie Mick!
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    Re: Shops in Naples and Rome

    You're telling me, with all the people with MAS on this forum, not one of you has visited the home of the mandolin?! I found all sorts of posts about having them shipped from Napoli,. but nobody has...
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    Shops in Naples and Rome

    Hi all, I am visiting my aunt in Italy for Christmas this year and want to visit some great mandolin shops in Roma and/or Napoli.

    Anybody know of some good places to visit and maybe even make a...
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    Re: the demise of the pick guard

    That is one of the most beautiful mandolins I have ever seen.
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    Re: Flatbacks of note

    Thanks for the info, it's much appreciated! I've found them on EBAY for $80-$150, got mine for $25 any idea on what they're really worth?
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    Re: Flatbacks of note

    Hi the fretboard appears to be painted. The label on the inside appears to read "Lignatone" and has a red Lion.159771
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    Re: Flatbacks of note

    Hi all, I'm at it again, found another old Mandolin to restore. Anybody have a guess on the year? Made in Czechoslovakia.
    Thanks ahead!
    159748159749159750
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

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    After much advice and deliberation, I decided to cut and add a pick guard. I also replaced the nut and bridge, I found the bridge on ebay from a fella in Canada, new condition, he guessed it...
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

    From Jim Garber "this is not a terribly valuable instrument. You already refinished(?)"

    Yes, I've already re-finished it. What do you estimate its value to be? I paid $60

    I thought I might buy...
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

    Does anyone know if bowl backs have a standard size and shape for their sound hole? I am looking at installing a pick guard and am not sure if they are more or less universal.
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

    Mick,
    thank you so much! I've been playing Mandolin for 6 months, and when I get into something I GET INTO IT.
    Mandolin Cafe has been my best source for history, tabs, and tips. SHOUT OUT to...
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

    EXTRA LIGHT STRINGS INDEED!! Thank you so much Mick! Some great information!

    I also noticed the off set tuners, as I am the one that restored/repaired it (two of the ribs on the bowl has...
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

    Jim, thanks for the info! I think the hardware is original, I cleaned it up with my dremel, to get everything working again. I saw somewhere that the tuning hardware is post 1920 because of the...
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    Re: Bowlbacks of Note

    Hi everyone! I picked up Mandolin in December and this site has been a great source for me! I want to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge and passion.

    I bought and restored this old...
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    Re: Help Identifying Antique/vintage Bowlback

    Thanks!!
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    Help Identifying Antique/vintage Bowlback

    Hi everyone! I picked up Mandolin in December and this site has been a great source for me! I want to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge and passion.

    I bought and restored this old...
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