Re: New member looking for help _Ibanez mandolin
Originally Posted by
Lochinver3
Thank you for your reply. The photos may have suggested the top has sunk a bit but looking at it that doesn't seem to be the case. The action and intonation is really good.
How can I tell that it is a plywood top.
It actually may or may not be a laminated top. Many manufacturers put a thin layer of veneer on the inside where they cut the f holes in order to brace them up a bit. Reach inside the f hole with your finger and see of you can feel a ridge of wood about an inch or less around the hole. Post what you find there as well as a picture of the sound hole wood edge. If we can see that we should be able to see if it's laminated or simply beefed up. Either way these aren't worth a whole lot of money. Your mandolin looks nice and the tuners were made by Gotoh.
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