I would guess that it would be a conical block with some sort of dovetail. I know inexpensive American bowlbacks often had neck and conical block as...
Many of the mandolin methods, even ones published today derive from violin methods and adapt these exercises, etudes, etc. for a plectrum instrument...
That is funny... I missed this thread altogether. I had the same message conversation with the seller and we were about to make arrangements to meet...
I agree with my wise colleagues' comments above. However, IMHO the mandolins made circa 1921 of any Gibsons seem to be consistent and well-made. So,...
Here's another video of Karolina playing "Worried Man Blues" on another Bulas instrument. Unique design, too—sort of a modernized lump scroll. Here's...
Are you sure about that? I would think it unusual to use laminated wood back in the 1930s and my guess is that it might be cheaper to use solid woods...
Necking again in the shop while waiting for 'monsoon' season to pass. Ebony/quilt, African Blackwood, Brazilian rosewood, Macassar Ebony, brw/curly,...
I'm not aware of Eastmans with wider necks and I agree with mando-bob, I don't think it would be an upward move on the mandolin food chain to go from...
Another happy Sully Straps customer - I have one of his new straps on my tenor banjo and one of his vintage ones on my acoustic guitar. Still kicking...
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