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    One of my Great Grandfathers mandolins with similar butterfly and sound hole inlay. Not a match but may put the OP's maker on the east coast Philadelphia area.
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    Default Re: Help to identify vintage mandolin

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    Feel free, if you think it's worthy. Could be some sort of words to live by, I dunno ...
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    Also, I think Frets Magazine (I think) published a guitar and mandolin headstock poster. I had one. I think someone reprinted it a few years ago.
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    So Vista Print sells 11x17 posters, qty 50 just over $1 apiece. You could have a winner there, Jim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by journeybear View Post
    Feel free, if you think it's worthy. Could be some sort of words to live by, I dunno ...
    My bowlback has an eagle on the guard, so all I can do is watch this thread with interest.

    Apologies for any hijacking, but your words ought to be in a song. They are words that I have lived by, or so it often seems...
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    Well, thanks, and not hijacking, not at all. Quite a compliment, actually, especially considering it's just an off-the-cuff comment, tossed off in passing. But I have seen some members use other members' quips in their signatures, which bespeaks an awesome amount of respect.

    That said, yes, on further reflection, I can see a place for it in a song lyric. It bears some similarity to a Grateful Dead song: "I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe, but at least I'm enjoying the ride." It's less surreal and sinister than that, for sure.
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    Hi, I'm a professional musician who just inherited this exact mandolin from my great grandmother. I was so excited to find it in this collage by Jim Garber on the thread. Do you happen to know the maker and model of this instrument? Unfortunately, my mandolin is in terrible condition and I am looking to professionally restore it in the future. I just want to be informed about its history and I would appreciate any help.
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    Ana, the inlays were often supplied by specialist companies and are not positive id, so you need to take photos of yours showing the back, front, tuners and closeups of the bindings (trim). The headstock shape is also a clue. Also look around inside; even if the label is missing, there can be small labels or markings.

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