Ditson Mandolinette

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-20-2005, 7:37pm

I had posted a pic of this some time ago, but with Darryl's recent post I thought this might be interesting to some.

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-20-2005, 7:40pm

Heres one of the back, very nice Birds eye maple. The picture do this thing no justice.

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-20-2005, 7:43pm

Heres the head stock, very Vega like.

**Scotti Adams** · Feb-20-2005, 7:48pm

...sexy

**Eugene** · Feb-20-2005, 8:15pm

This is one of the coolest mandolinettos I've seen. You are to be envied, Michael.

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-20-2005, 8:27pm

Heres a close up of the rosette.

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-20-2005, 8:29pm

..and the binding, it looks like rosewood with several layers of light/dark wood

**krishna** · Feb-20-2005, 9:06pm

Mike, what is the thread you were talking about? And could you give us some more info on this mando? Scale length,arch or no,what year,how much ,is it for sale? I actually went without food for to buy a 1897 Howe and Orme guitar shaped mando. It was an amazing arch top,brazilian rosewood back and sides,tortice shell pickgaurd inlaid with ivory...It was cool,but way too fragile. I sold it to finance a move halfway across Canada....Kerry

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-20-2005, 9:14pm

Terry, Heres the specs. 13 inch scale, flat top, slightly bowed back. and the sides or depth of instrument tapers down
toward the tail/lower bout.I would guess it to be from the teens?? Its not for sale but I got lucky on this one, paid $165.00.( I love saying that because I usually spend to much). The other thread is under post a pic, titled Home Orme theres some great photos there.

**Bob DeVellis** · Feb-21-2005, 9:36am

Michael -- Definitely a beauty. Vega is certainly a possibility for a builder. What does the label look like?

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-21-2005, 10:49am

Bob, I'll post a pic of it tonite

**Eugene** · Feb-21-2005, 11:11am

Originally Posted by (bobd @ Feb. 21 2005, 10:36)

Michael -- Definitely a beauty. #Vega is certainly a possibility for a builder...

I think the head and evidently crisp execution of the binding looks particularly Vega-like.

**Gibsonman** · Feb-21-2005, 1:34pm

I am sure the pictures don,t do it justice. VERY VERY NICE.

**MANDOLINMYSTER** · Feb-21-2005, 8:41pm

here is the label, gold colored paper

**Darryl Wolfe** · Feb-22-2005, 7:38am

Very cool

**Bob DeVellis** · Feb-22-2005, 8:37am

"Made Expressly For..." that's what I like, honesty in labeling.

**mandolooter** · Feb-22-2005, 3:29pm

Awesome instrument!!! I just recieved the newest addition to my mando "family" the Howe Orme "ukelele" from Ebay. Wow, way better shape than I'd guessed from the pic's and the seller was one of the most pleasent and concerned folks I've ever dealt with. He called me to see how I would like it packed, shipped, etc. to ensure its safe arrival. Another happy camper after the long wait...Ebay is like the lotto or something, ya never know how ya done till the thing arrives. What may look like a deal could turn out to be a nightmare and vice-versa. Judging from the price you payed you won big-time! Thats a better backside than some super models have, but I do prefer a little more meat on the bones I'll admit...