Re: Roy Smeck Mandolin??
Some really good info on Gibson Roy Smeck guitars at the Vintage Guitars website.
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Pictures included. From what they say, the Smeck guitar necks weren't square, but were very wide and flat, with flush "fret" inlays to to facilitate playing Hawaiian style with a steel. The article linked above discusses the pro's and con's of modifying the neck for standard guitar playing.
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