My Gibson mandolin,a Derrington-signed master model has just undergone a Floridaectomy. I'm glad to be rid of that extended part of the fretboard.
Just under the fretboard extension,on the top is a ridge/hump area that almost exactly is the same shape of the fretboard extension that was removed.
With the fretboard extension in place I couldn't see this;but,it is like a pronounced ridge/hump right in that area. Never seen anything like it on any other mandolin.
Will try to post some pics.
I had the fretboard extension cut off my Red Diamond also. It was just smooth contour under that extension area.
I'm thinking there's not much that could be done about it.
Would appreciate any thought or suggestions.
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