I just purchased a old timer mandolin, no known name inside, a tater bug as it is described to me . pretty good shape except for a few cracks in back. has inlaid tortoise shell just below oval sound hole. has nice case,, owner passed on a few weeks back, his wife contacted me through the music store where I have repair adds. the top is starting to cave in and causing the action to be too high. I have never repaired any this type of mandolin before, I would like some help from people on Mandolin cafe if possible. sort of afraid to fix it so nice and pretty, the back has alternated layers of mahogany and bone or what ever the white material is made of, hope to hear from others on this.. thanks Dennis In Yuma Arizona
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