Re: De Meglio Company and the House of Savoy
I am glad Dave is on the case.......Hopefully, some concrete information will eventually turn-up. A lot of breathlessness in this discussion and it will be good to have it get grounded. I don't think anyone was seriously implying that deMeglios were not built in Napoli. Maybe some jest or speculation to the contrary-related to their marketing in the UK, which has unfortunately caused our OP a bit of unnecessary concern. To play a de Meglio in person would convince anyone of its Italian origins. As to the list of copyists, I suggest a go-slow approach in the discussion for two reasons: 1. Are we even sure these labels were from actual 'makers' or are some perhaps from brokers or sellers? 2. What makes a mandolin a de Meglio copy? That it looks alike (side vent holes, a particular style scratch plate?) A label that says 'Sistema de Meglio' should be the standard for the moment in my view or we risk more speculation that hasn't necessarily served this conversation all so well. (But which has certainly made it enjoyable.....)
Mick
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