That asymmetrical sound hole is fascinating--reflects the body and head shape--I don't think I've seen that before!
It does. It looks to me maybe the work of a furniture maker? The scrolls are rather well done and the curves of the body. Looks perhaps heavily built.
Cary Fagan
Cary, you are amazing at finding some fascinating mandolins! Very cool. I assume you will go to take a look at it in person. I like the “echo” of the scrolled headstock with the scrolled body and the curves of both plus the odd-shaped soundhole.
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Well, Jim, it's called too much internet. It's actually a couple of hours away and I don't plan to buy it so I won't go see it. Though I'd love to try it. I think he might send me some more pics and if so I'll post them. He wants $400 canadian.
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