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    Default 1930 Harmony/Supertone 2 point

    The back is off this and you can see the block free construction at the neck. The mandolin only has three strings- so the neck is not under much if any tension. The necks on these have a tendency to dive downward due to the construction. I suppose with the back off one can ascertain if this might be a problem and remedy it if so. The label inside from Sears, Roebuck was changed in about 1930, which helps date the instrument. This might be a fun project and these mandolins are supposed to sound good according to Jake Wildwood although they were made using various wood types- this one is probably all birch.

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    Default Re: 1930 Harmony/Supertone 2 point

    I wouldn't call this construction 'neck block free'. It's a weird approach but related to other well known construction by Vega and others where the sides (ribs) don't entirely cover the neck block.

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    The graphic on it is cool and so is the shape. If I had more $$ I'd buy it and have it drop shipped to Jake.
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    Jake has worked on at least two of them- the mahogany and spruce versions. You see people asking for silly prices for these mandolins- as one does for many things but the price for this one is not stupid if it just needs the back gluing on to it!

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    Gone. Best offer accepted.
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