Vega Mandolin 205 Series Maple Cylinder Back (1920)

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A new mandolin family instrument has been added to The Music Emporium inventory:

Vega Mandolin 205 Series Maple Cylinder Back (1920)

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[mandolinlee]

How was the cylinder back formed? Is it carved or heat formed?

I'd like to know as I've never seen one.

Thanks.
Lee

[Jim Garber]

I believe that the backs were steam and pressure bent.

That 205 is breath-taking.