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    Re: Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt

    It's not a matter of my wanting it to be pre ww2 (its not even my instrument), I'm just going by the info I have. While the tuners place it anywhere between 1930 and 1960. The patination suggests...
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    Re: Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt

    Lots of great info here, thank you guys.

    Jeff Mando - I don't think it's a 1960s instrument - i see a lot of 1960s guitars and mandolins, and this feels older. It also doesn't look like it's been...
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    Re: Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt

    the tuners on mine are the same as the delaruelle ones used by DiMauro which places it between 1930 and 1960. they do not work in reverse but it's not uncommon for pre 1950 instruments, i've seen it...
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    Re: Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt

    hi 'ill try to upload what pics I have. It has the look of a 1930s instrument going by the tuners and label. I realise it's very very shiny to be 90 years old, but it really doesn't feel post WW2....
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    Mandolin by Cousenon a mirecourt

    This has come in to have its neck straightened and i'd like to find out more about it. Spruce top, mahogany back and mahogany laminate sides. Pegs pick guard are plastic. Spanish heel construction,...
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