Having gone this far, and determined this a mess not worth much, I believe it's time to drag out the old story of the only white instrument I've ever...
So, when you played the Collings mandolin for the first time, what did you think? If you loved it, go for it. As Mary noted above, they are in demand...
As I noted above, we can discuss this until we are all blue in the face. IMHO there is probably something of a slight changing in the wood structure...
This will be an argument that will never be settled. Just check for the number of threads on the subject. No difference whether a mandolin or violin...
I've seen others as white - not many, but some. But I'm with mrmando - doesn't look like the original finish. Though I don't see how it's all white....
Except ukulele. ;) Though George did use both in hs solo career, particularly on the "Gone Troppo." album. And as we all know, Paul used it on "Dance...
I played a Derrington F-5 that simply didn’t speak to me once, it felt rather “Standoffish” to me, just was not inviting at all.
I’ve played several...