Mandolin Cafe Message Board - Vintage Instruments http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/ Discussions of all mandolin family instruments, pre-1945. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:54:05 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Mandolin Cafe Message Board - Vintage Instruments http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/ String gauges for old bowl back http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56738&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:49:02 GMT Got an old bowl back and was wondering what kind and gauge of string would be good for the mandolin. It has 9-32 on it and i know it should be a... Got an old bowl back and was wondering what kind and gauge of string would be good for the mandolin. It has 9-32 on it and i know it should be a light gauge, is there a nylon string that would resemble gut for this vintage? Should i just get the 9-32? Thanks ]]> Vintage Instruments pops1 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56738 <![CDATA[Bobby Osborne and his '24 Loar]]> http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56689&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:04:37 GMT It's hard to find Bobby Osborne out in public with his '24 Loar but I found this nice vintage video of Bobby and his Loar shortly after he got it so it's likely still got the Virzi in it. If you listen closely to his break and his chops (when he does them) you can hear this is a great sounding Loar.
http://www.youtube.com/user/bannedjoe#p/u/0/3W6p2EEHz9E ]]> Vintage Instruments f5loar http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56689 Request Knowledge on repairing Supertone Tuners http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56668&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:44:41 GMT I'm new to vintage mandolins and recently picked up a Supertone bowl back in very nice condition in the body and neck. Model number not written on tag inside body but has a star inlay in center of top of the headstock.

However, two of the tuning pegs slip a bit. The 2 pegs are slightly stripped where they join the brass gears and one of those brass gears has a crack through it. The tuning pegs are inlayed into the back of the headstock, which are then covered by a metal plate.

Can anybody direct me to an individual that could repair these tuning peg assemblys, or possibly anybody fabricating replacements?

Any help much appreciated ]]> Vintage Instruments mjschmetzer http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56668 Value help: Antonio Vinaccia http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56660&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:16:16 GMT hi everybody, I'm new here.

My name is George, I am from Greece and I am a bouzouki and guitar player.

Do you have any ideas on the value of this Antonio Vinaccia mandolin in excellent condition (low action, straight neck no cracks, or other issues, with hard case? or how old it might be since there is no date on the label?

I'm not interested in selling since I'm playing them! Just for my information.
I found it in a basement and save it.

I have attached photos to aid in learning its history/maker.

Thank you for any assistance.
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]]> Vintage Instruments giorgos608 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56660 Old Goggan mandolin http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56623&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:53:36 GMT I recently inherited an old Mandolin. The brand is Goggan. My family lived in the Galveston area at the turn of the century so it's highly likely it was purchased from the old Galveston store. I looked up some info about the Goggan company, but I'm not sure what something like this is worth. It's not mint, but seems to have survived reasonably well. Although the neck does have a slight bow to it due to the tension on the strings over time. I couldn't quite get it in tune, but the strings look pretty old. On the inside it displays T. Goggan & Bro inside of a star shape. Does anyone have any ideas?
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]]> Vintage Instruments cojr http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56623 1890 J.A. Palm http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56558&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:02:46 GMT This instrument was made in 1890 by the Boston, MA. maker J.A. Palm. To a layman's eye, it is in excellent condition. I have been unable to find information on the maker. Does anyone have knowledge they can provide? Or, where to possibly find information on a vintage mandolin maker? My twitter account is @MikeLowthorp Ph# 817/276-9090 eMail mikel@beatthebar.com ]]> Vintage Instruments mikel http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56558 <![CDATA[Christies: Monroe's Headstock Faceplate]]> http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56522&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:22:09 GMT Thought someone might find it interesting that this is up for auction. ... Thought someone might find it interesting that this is up for auction.

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/l...3-6ab2cbbbe461 ]]> Vintage Instruments Dubz http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56522 New Bridge for my teens A4? http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56447&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:51:17 GMT I have a lovely A4. The original one piece bridge and all other original parts are in great shape. It would be nice to be able to adjust the bridge... I have a lovely A4. The original one piece bridge and all other original parts are in great shape. It would be nice to be able to adjust the bridge height. Does it make any sense to get a good adjustable bridge fitted and keep the original in the case? Is it likely that a good new bridge will affect tone? Good or bad? ]]> Vintage Instruments Rob Gerety http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56447 Gretsch New Yorker? http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56429&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:26:11 GMT Any ideas on the value of a vintage Gretsch New Yorker mandolin? Looks to be somewhere between a Gibson A40 and a Stradolin in terms of quality. Any ideas on the value of a vintage Gretsch New Yorker mandolin?

Looks to be somewhere between a Gibson A40 and a Stradolin in terms of quality. ]]> Vintage Instruments mrmando http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56429