Re: Beautiful bowlback
I have seen some Style 6 and 7 Martin bowlbacks with the type of 'cowling' at the bowl / neck joint (not sure what to call it) that we see often enough on L+H mandolins.
Of all the Martin bowls I have in my files, only one has a fretboard extension, but of a very different configuration than this.
I haven't seen any where the 'broken pediment' headstock actually has such a clear open space, either.
The asymmetrical scratchplate isn't a familiar Martin design, either.
I couldn't confidently venture a maker, but it doesn't look like a Martin to me.
Mick
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