Hi Folks,
just acquired this nice little Instrument. I've had quite a few Guitars over the years but this is the first Mandolin. It has the usual cracked tailpiece but someone has brazed a chunk of brass on the underside, so it's solid enough.
I was suprised to see the (original) biscuit has a slotted maple saddle with an ivory insert. The nut also looks like ivory. Never seen this on any other National.
The skinny frets are in need of attention & look like brass on first glance. If anyone can suggest suitable fretwire I'd be grateful, I'd just have the first ten done if I could find a reasonable match.
No case unfortunately but I may have a go at making one, I've just discovered bendy plywood.
Cheers, David
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