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I probably posted some of these on various threads over the years but figured I should put them in the photo section of the SOL Social Group.
These are from some catalog pages from various distributors. A few carried the complete line. Some of these are from the NAMM library and I am going with the years they told me. Some were only estimates for this mystery brand.
All right I will post the same images here, too.
Here are a few others:
And there is finally a catalog page showing that my Strad was known as a professional model. The gentleman selling one similar as such now has a page to prove it. I've never seen that page.
If possible can you add them to the Catalog Pages Social Group?
It is done, sire.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeEdgerton
Yes, my Weymann looks just like the A15 with the matching tortoise-oid tailpiece cover.
Mike, So are you saying, the "Armstrong" branded Stradolin model H-2015 "Deluxe Professional" / Priced at $30 (my dad bought a used Packard for $50 in 1942) is what our model is ??? Check out my tailpiece cover. Looks original / the same. You can see why there's confusion with the "Armstrong" branded Stradolin "Artist" model H-2014 priced at $24 (No Picture).Attachment 180897Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeEdgerton
It appears to be. My tailpiece cover is a Waverly Cloud covered in the same material as the pickguard and held by two delicate rivets.
Jim, Are there any dates on these catalogs? My Stradolin model H-2015 has a Date stamp of Sept. XXth 1941.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Garber
Mike, I Love the tailpiece cover on yours. So pretty. I'd go so far as to say it's the "Holy Grail" of tailpiece covers ...BUT I WON'T, for fear that this thread would be taken over by pictures of other covers.:grin:
There is a Weymann in the Mandolin Cafe Classifieds, is that the same one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Garber
Help me out. I can’t do search on classifieds on my phone for some reason. Give me a link, would you, please?Quote:
Originally Posted by your_diamond
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Originally Posted by your_diamond
Here's the link for the Weymann.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Garber
Mine is a little different, has actual binding and different F-holes. I am not sure if the purfling on the classifieds one is painted or actually inlaid. The current classifieds one has the "comma style" f-holes.
Here are photos. First is the one in the classifieds.
Attachment 181057 Attachment 181058
Sorry Jim, Was away from my computer & couldn't forward a link. Nice SOL. Is she for sale? ...or do you have the workings of a fairly good museum???Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Garber
I got the Weymann on ebay quite a few years ago and was disappointed to see that it had some serious problems. I lent it and another mandolin to a fellow MC who took it to an instrument repair workshop with the idea that she could use it as a way to learn to fix mandolins. Unfortunately it seemed there were additional issues with it beyond her ability and she returned it to me in pieces. I did get an estimate to have it put back together and made playable but basically it would cost about as much as one that is in playable shape. However, I still have hopes to get it playable again. I may just have to find the right person who can do it. And i may have to bite the bullet for cost. I have a feeling that it might be worth it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by your_diamond
Mike, READ CLOSELY. The Deluxe Professional has a rosewood BOUND FINGERBOARD. Ours is The Artist (pictured at bottom of page).Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeEdgerton