Re: Raffaele Calace? Knock off? Questionable label.
Originally Posted by
vic-victor
100 % Japanese. They even spelt mandolin with R, this is how it pronounced in Japanese.
So many of the Japanese label bowls I have seen from recent ('60s-present) have been Calace inspired, so it must have started somewhere and, Wendy, your grandfather's mandolin might be at the start of that.
I agree that it appears quite elegant and well made.
Of course, I'm always pressing for more photos, so if you have a chance to do so, please document it as copiously as your time allows.
I had a Calace inspired Suzuki mandolin for awhile and it was anything but elegant in its construction.
It was built like a supertanker with a thicker coat of finish than a bar countertop.
The neck was like a Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
It sounded as if I had cotton in my ears.
Yours, however......suggests something altogether different. The 1924 date would be quite early and bodes well for a higher quality, not inherently to be considered a "knockoff" but hopefully a "copy".
I'm very excited to learn more about the instrument.
Do you know how your grandfather came in possession of it?
Thanks for posting!
Mick
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