Re: Jerry Capehart
Eight-string ukuleles are often called "taropatches." The 12-string mandolin, or "mandriola," is often found in this country made by Oscar Schmidt in NJ; check that inlay to see if it's not "O S."
I'd visit a vintage instrument dealer and see what they tell you. Many of them sell "ephemera," like old string packages, pictures, printed stuff, as well as parts for restorations. You might get an offer. Pictures, of the instruments at least, are pretty necessary to get informed responses on the Cafe.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
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