Greetings all. I almost made this request on AGF (Acoustic Guitar Forum) where I'm a regular, but figured I'd tap into a much better knowledge base here.
Bought this no-name mandolin for $100 probably 30 years ago and gave it to my dad. He was an accomplished fiddler and so was able to play chords and melodies on Christmas morning when he got it.
It became mine again by default when he passed in 2002. I've managed to sort out the chords and melody to Losing My Religion and a couple Mellencamp things, but I'm far more proficient on guitar, so that's why I've not progressed any further.
Here's my question: WHAT IS IT?
No visible markings anywhere. I thought I found something once, but it was Pop's last name and driver's license number engraved in the back of the headstock (like everything else he owned - including BOTH engravers, lol).
It appears to have a slightly wider nut than any other mandolin I've seen anywhere, closer to 1 1/4" than to 1 1/8". Works better for me with medium size guitar hands.
Not imagining that it's anything special. Just curious. It stays in tune, plays nicely and sounds good (to me anyway).
Thanks for looking.
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