What is it?

[bargrasspicker]

Can you tell me more info about this style of mandolin? its age, maker, and how it plays? I'm a banjo picker but lookin to get started on a mando!65673

[MikeEdgerton]

It's a Regal reverse scroll model from the 20's or 30's that has had the tailpiece and tuners replaced. The bridge probably isn't original and it's in an awful position. They were entry level mandolins built in Chicago. There were some upscale versions of this model mandolin built by Regal and also by the Larson Bros. This isn't one of them. What else do you need to know?

[bargrasspicker]

thanks, I'm thinking about buying this, for $100 is that worth it?

[MikeEdgerton]

I wouldn't pay much more than that.

[bargrasspicker]

thanks!

[Bill Snyder]

I saw that one. Good luck.

[bluesyswede]

I got one of these, a really nice mandolin! Mine plays and sound great!

In this clip you can hear it, it's mandolin # 3..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiGtiyIMwog