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This is one cool instrument. Super radiused fretboard. It almost looks more radiused than a violin and reminded me of one of those bowed zithers.

For posterity (before it disappears from eBay)...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FINE-OLD-ITALIAN-MANDOLIN-MANDOLA-ROCCA-ANTIQUE-RARE-MASTER-FOR-RESTORATION-326/324443933637?hash=item4b8a5d8bc5:g:j78AAOSwtvFf9gR2

Labeled J.A. Rocca 1850, but seller...

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Dug into "Still Inside" about this and it made it even more confusing to determine what it is, but it is not "The Antique", which he did not even have when he cut Rounder 0044...

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Same materials used except in neck. The '51 F12 would be a mahgony neck. The F12 is lighter in weight, and generally sounds better than same year F5.

I was surfing Reverb for mandolins when I read in this ones https://reverb.com/item/38082469-strad-o-lin-stadium-blonde description that the sellers Uncle (man_dough_nollij), who was a member here,...

That's awesome John, you have some talent in your family!!!... along the same lines, my oldest daughter made me a clay duck playing the penny whistle along side a pig playing a mandolin; I do think...

I used to own fern # 84252... FON 9140... one serial number after Bobby Osborne's. Bought it in Seattle, sold it to a buddy in Chicago, bought it back from him years later and then sold it again!...

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The finish has been compressed in that area from the bridge foot due to string tension.
If it was nitro, the area could be drop-filled, levelled, and polished by an expert. But that appears to be a...

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Here is what is on the stand this morning: Morris Mandolin (Handmade in Oregon)

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I agree. I wouldn't want it in my house. I can now say that I have seen a mandolin that I would turn down if someone offered to give it to me. Even if it were refinished, I would feel like that was...

Thank you so much for posting interesting information, William.

But the Saviour needs Angels up in Heaven
Now they sing around that Great White Throne

(Thanks to Jan J & Alan N)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9hybwZw2k

Gilchrist in the classifieds.....

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/164958#164958

Be still my heart!

Did you see the other one, same maker, with the devil on it? Perfect for those who have gone down to the crossroads...
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My blond Kimble 2 point

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I have straw-blonde to deep honey-blonde within easy reach:
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Sure, Tony was a fantastic guitarist and singer and stylist and bandleader and inspiration to us all. But for me it was the man's soul that impressed me the most.

And no, I'm not talking about...

William, the back is blonde as well on the Kay 74. The body is laminated maple with a solid top which is probably pressed. My tobacco sunburst Kay 72 sounds amazing- a very woody tone. If you like...

This may have been discussed already but here is some fantastic video of Ralph, Roy Lee, Curley Ray, Keith, Ricky, and Jack from Pound VA in 1972:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vewupMUJDG8
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Here ya go, William:

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Aside from the player obviously being good I think this mandolin sounds spectacular. I have no financial interest whatsoever, just wanted to share what seems to be a stellar mandolin. Dave Harvey and...

I think the OP's can simply be glued.

Not mine, but I did have the privilege of picking it up for Evan Elkin from Michael’s shop last year. One of the the most resonant and fun instruments I’ve ever played. 190117 190118190119190120