Re: 1929 Martin Style C Mandolin with side crack - Worth fixing?
Fair play to you and Jake.
To my ear, rosewood back and spruce top on these flatbacks is the Holy Grail....as Jake nicely describes, as he does the difference between the mahogany backed Martins and the rosewood ones.
Some would lump both types of Martins together and send them off to the hills, but I find that short-sighted, or short-eared if there is such a thing.
If you're new to the mandolin, this is a pretty sweet place to start.
Even moreso as a gift from your Pop.
Mick
Ever tried, ever failed? No matter. Try again, fail again. Fail better.--Samuel Beckett
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