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Hello Tim, I was amazed to find such a very detailed description of a Lyon & Healy Washburn Style A “Professional” mandolin, which matches the instrument I have, though I hasten to add that mine is...

I tried to reply this morning, but must have put it in the wrong place. What i was trying to say was that you contacted me to express your serious interest almost as soon as I had joined the Forum....

Nick, I don’t think it’s dirt, it’s more like a grain in the wood, like a birds eye maple, if you know what I mean.

Good morning! It seems that the photo I took yesterday of the mandolin back is causing some consternation, so here is another one take in the sunshine.179219

Thank you very much indeed for such a detailed opinion. I am very grateful. Gilly

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Thank you will ring them in the morning.

Thank you very much for all your help and suggestions. Will let you know how I get on. Thanks again. Gilly

The photos are there now.

So far as I can see, the only slight damage is a little piece of wood missing shown in photos 4 and 5

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Thank you, will have a go with the photos. I live in Bury St Edmunds.

Think I should start again! It is asymetrical!

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Yes, Nick, it is as symmetrical and just like the one in the link, except for the front which is a paler brown. I will post some photos as soon as I can discover how to do it!

My father was a ship’s captain. He went to sea at the age of 16 in about 1923 and he acquired his mandolin shortly afterwards, I would think in the US. He probably taught himself to play, but his...