Estate sale oddity
Saw this mando shaped instrument at an estate sale today and I figured I'd post a pic to see if anyone might help identify this old bowl back. It is in pretty rough shape (crack in the back and top, top separation, and tuner issues.)
It is set up with four courses of three strings each.
I didn't buy it as I feel it is beyond my limited repair capability. Don't have any idea where you'd find six on a side tuner plate. And I don't need another wall hanger!
No label, markings, or anything to indicate maker or country of origin.
Any thoughts from the bowl back crowd?
Ratliff R5 2007, Capek A5 2003, Washburn M5S-SB Jethro Burns 1982, Mid-Mo M-2, Epiphone MM 30 Bk mandolins, Harmony Batwing 1970's, George Bauer bowlback early 1900's Philadelphia.
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