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Thanks for the reply rcc56. Maybe I have overthought the sinking top thing. My logic was that perhaps less string tension would allow the top (and bridge) to regain altitude. Not the case,...

I have recently purchased a 'vintage' Gold Tone OM. It was built in 2006 and has been well cared for. I have recently come across articles regarding 'sunken tops' that caught my attention. It seems...

Thanks Jason, and Martin, for the comments.
The rosette is pretty spectacular, all those triangles are some type of shell, probably MOP.
The seller of this instrument declared it to be a Boehm...

First, a complete going over the whole instrument with 400 grit paper, just enough to remove the extra finish gloobs and globs, but trying not to cut into the patina below. Then an inspection to find...

Hello....Just acquired this a month ago. I was looking for a mandola to play Irish style. I had done some reading on these instruments, they were reputed to play and sound well in mandola setup, so...