TexasT
Jun-21-2009, 2:46pm
Hi all, I just inherited my Grandfather's old mandolin, and want to get it back up to playing condition (It has been hanging on the wall for decades.) I have no idea who made it or when, though, could ya'll help me out? I have some pictures attached. They're a little blurry, sorry.
Looking through the sound holes, the interior is totally bare, no stamp or writing or supports of any kind. The only distinguishing characteristics are the black and white pattern around the edge, and the screw pictured next to the end of the neck.
Thanks for any help, and if you've got any tips on what needs to be done to make it playable again that'd be more than welcome! Right now I've replaced the strings, but the action is pretty high, and the strings (the A string mostly) seem to vary in pitch when struck.
Looking through the sound holes, the interior is totally bare, no stamp or writing or supports of any kind. The only distinguishing characteristics are the black and white pattern around the edge, and the screw pictured next to the end of the neck.
Thanks for any help, and if you've got any tips on what needs to be done to make it playable again that'd be more than welcome! Right now I've replaced the strings, but the action is pretty high, and the strings (the A string mostly) seem to vary in pitch when struck.