I had almost exactly the same thing happen on a Saga kit build oval hole mandolin. I went a bit overboard on graduating the top on either side of the...
Interesting.... You may want to check out frets.com for further info (if you haven't already)... Frets.com also has excellent photos and descriptions...
Regarding purchasing a mandolin from a US dealer... Many of our best dealers deal internationally all the time. Try Mandolin Brothers.. They sell all...
I think you guys are too cynical.... Obviously it would be too costly for a professional repair and restoration but I think it is remarkable that the...
A Mid-Missouri (now Big Muddy) was my first mandolin and it certainly inspired me to explore mandos further. Having owned one I would recommend it to...
Of course nobody likes being wrong... and since we all know the answer, nobody is wrong. As a former teacher, if we want class participation just ask...
I would assume that a published price would be non-negotiable. However as in any purchase there is no punishment for making an offer. It is perfectly...
In my experience you have a rather difficult problem... Normally I might suggest sanding it off, however with a sticky finish I suspect your sanding...
In the case of my spruce topped Stradolin I never guessed it was spruce until I removed the peeling finish and there it was, a solid spruce top with...
You can buy sets of small automotive files in Wallmart, if i recall. There are about 5ive or six files in the set and they cost roughly 1/3 the price...