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  1. Nov-01-2021, 8:23am #1
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    Default Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185099972...8AAOSwT3Vfg31j

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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    Well, it's not for me, but I must say, the builder sure put a lot of time and effort into the decorative woodwork on the back and binding.
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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    Cumbus? Nice piece.
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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    Quote Originally Posted by catmandu2 View Post
    Cumbus? Nice piece.
    Probably not - whilst there is a mandolin variant, they usually have metal bodies.
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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    That armrest looks more like an oar lock. “Place arm HERE.”
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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    Even cooler is the case not shown in the eBay listing but downloadable in the description. Try to find one of those to fit this beauty...

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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    If I were to play a banjo mandolin, I would play that with no hesitation.
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    A bunch of stuff with four strings
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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Buesseler View Post
    That armrest looks more like an oar lock. “Place arm HERE.”
    A shape like that could also replace having to use a strap - and these things are heavy! Why not?
    On my smallish device, almost missed the marquetry gems on the sides (see listing); this amazing piece must be connected with a very good story.
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    Default Re: Decorated star-shaped banjo mandolin

    There's a "Quang Thanh" on ebay that looks similar. But, what's that?
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