Re: Mandolin from a kit
Point of confusion:
I see where the paper separates the top from the rims (maybe not on the back?). But it also seems that the top (soundboard) extends up the neck, as an "extra" layer between the fretboad and the neck proper. It's hard to think that the fretboard was intended to be disassembled as well, or is that an optical illusion? Said another way: Are there joints near the base of the neck that don't appear in the photos? And/or: Is the fretboard extension (area with the highest/closest frets) already glued to the top of the soundboard?
BTW, I'm not a builder, but have done a bunch of fixes, corrections, and re-assembly. Not trying to be cantankerous, but you'll get better help if folks know exactly what the starting point is.
- Ed
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