Got a Nobility Oval Hole from ebay (I think it was previously owned by a MandolinCafe member prior to the guy I bought it from). Should be with me by early next week. If anyone here was bidding against me, sorry... if it makes you feel better, I probably over paid at Ģ160, but dammit I WANTED it
overpaid at 160 ??? ... man thatīs a really good price considering how rare it is sound good too !
Just got back from the Luthier - he was amazed that it was in such good condition for a 1938 instrument. He confirmed the neck is straight, the front and back are definitely solid wood, and that he can get the action down to where I want it. Thanks to you, bluesmandolinman, (and anyone else on here who owned it previously), for looking after it so well.
The instrument is back in my hands - action lowered and I have given it a good workout. I am delighted with it - who'd have thought you could get this kind of sound from an old, cheap mandolin. It really does 'ring' - happy bunny here