Graham, I am glad you are now involved with this great conversation. I am learning an amazing amount, as is often the case at the Cafe.
The assymetrical fretboards that BobA speaks of is interesting. Would any of the Embergherians have a view of that to share?
Is the V-shaped neck section of the Roman style mandolin a structural design decision, an aid to playability or both?
(I have what Jim has titled a 'boatback' mandolin of early 20th C. US manufacturer. It features a V section neck with guitar-style turned down neck block at the body. Quite nice craft on it and not much chance of it coming out of alignment. Did the V section neck get appropriated by any other US makers?)
If I recall correctly where I DLed the shop photo posted, it was from a 'museum' somewhere near Napoli, I believe.
Any concensus on the bowl to neck recurve-evident in Jim's picture. Is this an essential feature of the Embergher models?
This is getting good now.
Mick
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