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Fantastic idea. I think I owe him the $$ already - lots of valuable input thusfar!

Really appreciate the input, Jack Roberts. I’d never have the heart to be a barbarian and work on it myself, the quote was more of a thinking out loud exercise. Definitely no refin on this one... do...

Appreciate the serial number/date check! Thanks, oldplinker.

Thanks for the inquiry, oldplinker.

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Also, the tailpiece has never been polished (i.e. no semi-chrome/metal...

Bridge has the “Pat. Sept 21 09” stamped on it.

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Thanks, MoreThanQuinn.

Really appreciate your input, rcc56. Definitely have heard of McCabe’s - with your mention it may be time to contact them. Thanks again.

Just realized all my image links are totally dead. Hope these work:

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Appreciate your input, pops1. I tend to agree with you, but am always over thinking things a bit and wondering if people want to hassle a set up when purchasing an instrument. As you say, it’s a...

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Not necessary to post duplicate threads. Redundant. These threads have been merged.

First time poster here-looking for some recommendations on what I believe to be a pre-1918 all original Gibson H1 mandola. This and an A1 mandolin of the same vintage belonged to my great grandfather...