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    Re: Frank Benko F5 copy

    Here are some photos of a 1967 I used to own: 181596 181597181598 181599 181601

    Pick guard is not original. Hope you enjoy them. (Old Plinker)
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    Re: Frank Benko F5 copy

    Here are some shots of a Benko mandocello: 181462181463181464181465181466181467
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    Re: Frank Benko F5 copy

    I sold the mandolin and mandocello to Bernunzio in the original cases. They were flawless. Made on Kingston rd. in Toronto The tailpiece covers were all dated 1967 the centennial year. His son made...
  4. Atta-boy Andrew!! This trio is way beyond good. I...

    Atta-boy Andrew!! This trio is way beyond good. I will definitely get a copy.
    Oldplinker from Toronto Mandolin Orchestra.
  5. Re: Pre-1918 Gibson H1 Mandola - so cal luthier?

    1915 Lucky you !
  6. Re: Pre-1918 Gibson H1 Mandola - so cal luthier?

    I've seen those old bridges on Gibsons before. I believe it is from the factory.
    Has anyone asked about the #'s inside? It is very early 10's . Also the grain on
    top was wide like that one. Please...
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    Re: Favourite Classical Mandolin Recordings?

    Try to find The Toronto Mandolin Orchestra on DVD or CD. Try sampling
    them on you tube first.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wJLiJrZafo
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIZuyOC_LZY...
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    Re: Dave Apollon Photos

    More album pics.146880146884
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    Re: Dave Apollon Photos

    Album cover photos 146876 146882146885146886
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    Re: Dave Apollon Photos

    Hi Ken. I happen to own the 3 albums that he made in the 60's or so. They are packed away but I'll look for them.
    then I'll scan the jacket pictures and post them for you. bill m.
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    Re: 1936 Rivoli Mandolin Epiophone bass

    Hi. I'm the previous owner of the '39 Rivoli that now belongs to Bernunzio in Rochester. You can see it on his website for sale.
    A beautiful instrument that few people will take a chance on because...
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Thanks Brad. I just now decided that I'm going to sell it.
    I just have to figure out how much and word the ad then
    it's a go ahead. bill
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Felix. Lots of good info. Thanks. Would you like me to take any more pics
    or were those enough? I have the instrument here still.
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Steve and Felix. Just so you know. When I got this the case was missing the handle.
    It just had the loops. I had an old leather handle from another old case and I put it on
    the case thinking it...
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    Re: Additional Closet 1939 epi pics

    Am posting the balance of photos:
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Hi Jeff . It caught my eye as soon as I opened the case.
    bill.
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Hi Felix . I had no idea this "closet cutie" would cause a stir.
    I have never heard of an epi that old or that there was any at all.
    I took a series of pics and when my tech savvy wife can upload...
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Jim, thank you for your input; you've been really helpful. Here's a dating website according to serial number: http://wiedler.ch/nyepireg/database.html#SNlabel
    Photos: 143554 143555
    Does...
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Dave. Thanks for your interest. I'll play it a bit for a couple of days to open the
    sound and let you know what it is like and get back to you. We have more pics available if you are serious. Maybe...
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Have been able to post pics today. See new thread. If you want to see more, just ask.
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Hopefully what the Mrs. did to pictures will work.143519143520 Unfortunately, she couldn't remove flash.
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    Re: Closet epi pics

    Sorry . Having I T problems and can't upload. email me . oldplinker@gmail.com

    I will send pics to you
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    Closet epi pics

    Some pics to see of old epiphone

    Thanks for the help

    https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0B_wTFPSDXDKBNUlhcXI1LVc1VGM&usp=gmail
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    Re: Closet find - old Epiphone

    mike thanks you were right on. Here is my other source.
    http://wiedler.ch/nyepireg/database.html#SNlabel


    15775.............1939 rivoli

    1939 ...
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    Closet find - old Epiphone

    I recently purchased a mandolin that was in a dark closet for over 20 years. It is an Epiphone Rivoli "A" model #15775 - with OHSC. Possibly from 1939. It seems to be in very good condition; all...
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