Oops, in the third last paragraph, where it says fillet of the fingerboard, it should say fillet of the neck. There is a fillet of the neck 3/64" deep between the face and the fingerboard.
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Re: Mandolin of unknown origin
Oops, in the third last paragraph, where it says fillet of the fingerboard, it should say fillet of the neck. There is a fillet of the neck 3/64" deep between the face and the fingerboard.
Re: Mandolin of unknown origin
In answer to a few of the questions, I set the bridge position by matching the tone of the harmonic at the 12th fret to the fretted note at the same fret for the upper G string and the lower E...
Re: Mandolin of unknown origin
it has a very nice sound, good action and is easy to play. Your comments about the builder's skills are correct. It's a very nicely built instrument. The lyre-shaped sound hole is the most distinct...
Mandolin of unknown origin
This instrument was in the possession of the previous owner for about 50 years. It was believed it to be a Gibson because of the Gibson tailpiece. However, Gibson Brands Inc. have confirmed that it...
Mandolin of unknown origin
This instrument was in the possession of the previous owner for about 50 years. It was believed it to be a Gibson because of the Gibson tailpiece. However, Gibson Brands Inc. have confirmed that it...