Grazie Mick!
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Grazie Mick!
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...
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...
That is one of the most beautiful mandolins I have ever seen.
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?
Hi the fretboard appears to be painted. The label on the inside appears to read "Lignatone" and has a red Lion.159771
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!
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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...