What the heck is this? Who made it?

[CTHOMAS]

This mandolin was purchased used by my father in about 1970 (I think). He never paid much for anything, so I imagine it's an inexpensive, entry level. It does appear to be mahogany with a spruce top, F-style and has only one identifying number on it "YD8". I've seen similar, but not exact, headstock designs. Any clues would be appreciated.:confused:

[Mandoborg]

I hope this doesn't come off as rude, but you're going to have to show much more than that to get any kind of possible info......Flowerpots are a dime-a-dozen.

[Hudmister]

Show us a picture of the whole entire mandolin, one of the front and one of the back and if you can do it add a photo of the label inside the body. Look through the "f" hole and tell us what you see. Thanks. We are always eager to help.

[Perry Babasin]

That flowerpot looks just like the '70s Ibanez 524, more of the body would help...