c.1900s Butterfly Bowlback Mandolin

[Jake Wildwood]

Just finished this old unmarked (Chicago? possibly Oscar Schmidt-made?) bowlback mando the other day. Nice player (now) and good, precise tone. Heavier bracing means regular light strings 34w to 10 feel good on it.

Oh, and a Braz. rosewood bowl can't hurt, too. :)

Click here to check out my blog post w/more pics and info. (http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2010/09/c1910-unmarked-butterfly-bowlback.html)

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[brunello97]

Nice work. The Ford Focus of mandolins. Still a pretty good ride for the $$.

Mick

[Tavy]

Nice, interesting to see how differently styled it is to the Neapolitan instruments,

John.

[Mandolin Mick]

Jake-

Always enjoy looking at your site! :)

Also, your photos with the pumpkin go up as wallpaper in the Autumn! :mandosmiley:

[Jake Wildwood]

Thanks fellas... ! :)