Page 1 of 37 1234526 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 916

Thread: Post a Picture of Your Bowlback (or any others)

  1. #1
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Due to lack of enthusiasm, I guess we lost this thread. In an attempt to resurrect it, I would call all the members of the order of the bowl to repost your images.

    Here are a few of my 1902 Martin style 6, one day to be playable.



    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	m6_full.jpg 
Views:	438 
Size:	37.0 KB 
ID:	1734  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  2. #2
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Here ia a closeup of the bridge and tailpiece cover.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	martin6_brtp.jpg 
Views:	312 
Size:	35.4 KB 
ID:	1735  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  3. #3
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Here is a closeup of the pickguard.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	martin6_pgsm.jpg 
Views:	272 
Size:	55.6 KB 
ID:	1736  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  4. #4
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Closeup of the headstock.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	martin6_hdstksm.jpg 
Views:	273 
Size:	39.2 KB 
ID:	1737  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  5. #5
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    One more, of the gear cover plate, showing the engraving.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	martin6_gearcov_sm.jpg 
Views:	265 
Size:	46.1 KB 
ID:	1738  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  6. #6
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Here is another interesting one -- at least to me. Not sure of the maker but it is pretty ornate for an American bowlback.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	pearly_full.jpg 
Views:	354 
Size:	44.3 KB 
ID:	1739  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  7. #7
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    And a closeup of the pickguard.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	pg_cu_harpsmjpg.jpg 
Views:	405 
Size:	25.8 KB 
ID:	1740  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  8. #8
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Another mystery mandolin. This I call a boatback, sort of a hybrid between a flatback and a bowlback. Some details look similar to some Larson instruments.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	boatback_sm.jpg 
Views:	310 
Size:	38.4 KB 
ID:	1741  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  9. #9
    Registered User MANDOLINMYSTER's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    703

    Default

    Beautiful instruments Jim, I really like the pickguard inlay on the no name one.
    Michael Lettieri

  10. #10

    Default

    gee, I hope I'm not being to redundant..having just posted these pics elswhere...but a bowl back pic series wouldnt be complete without the greek type...
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	mandolin.jpg 
Views:	331 
Size:	17.6 KB 
ID:	1744  

  11. #11

    Default

    no new closeups still.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	headstock.jpg 
Views:	265 
Size:	25.8 KB 
ID:	1745  

  12. #12

    Default

    little cracks
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	pickguard.JPG 
Views:	250 
Size:	47.2 KB 
ID:	1746  

  13. #13

    Default

    james, those are really nice, I really love the inlay of the woman with harp, nice

    one day when I can afford it, I want one with gods, old gods inlaid on the pickguard. maybe apollo or dionysus in some scene.




  14. #14
    mandonucs John Uhrig's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Loveland, CO
    Posts
    198

    Default

    Repeating mine.
    Old no-name, but plays and sounds very nice
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	la269_1.jpg 
Views:	357 
Size:	48.7 KB 
ID:	1794  
    1919 Gibson A3
    1920 Gibson A2
    1937 Gibson K1 Mandocello
    2015 Eastman Bowlback

  15. #15
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    mandonucs:
    That looks very similar to American Conservatory mandolins (made by Lyon &Healy) I have seen esp in the pickguard shape and the headstock.

    Jim
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  16. #16
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    78

    Default

    This is a 1924 Marca Aquila poject that was purchased off Ebay. When I got it, the neck had a severe bow, and all the braces were either cracked or loose. The back came off to repair or replace what was needed, and a new fingerboard was made to help straighten the neck. I was going to replace the headstock overlay to get rid of the rhinestones, and then do a complete
    refinish, but decided against it at this time. Don't let first impressions fool you. She sounds loud, and crisp, and has great action.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	marca_mando.jpg 
Views:	311 
Size:	56.9 KB 
ID:	1801  
    Ejkauf99

  17. #17
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Is this a bowlback? What is the wood on the back like?

    Also, is this made by the Favilla family company?

    Jim
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  18. #18
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    78

    Default

    Hey Jim: Early riser? No it is a flat back, and like Most of the Favilla
    instruments it is made of mahogany. They seem to have favored making well built
    instrument with plain appointments that most people could actually afford. I have a small
    collection of Favilla instruments. Mainly because I used to like to and talk with Big Tom
    at the Favilla music store before they closed. It was always very interesting to hear about the companys
    history. Lest Everybody thinks That is my only mando, here is a pic of my pride and joy. She is a Lyon Healy Model C #443
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	lyon.jpg 
Views:	298 
Size:	74.4 KB 
ID:	1802  
    Ejkauf99

  19. #19

    Default

    Once again; A. Mirone - Catania
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	front.jpg 
Views:	327 
Size:	64.4 KB 
ID:	1815  

  20. #20

    Default

    Here is my first - Alfonso Moretti, Neapoli ..
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	p5020005b.jpg 
Views:	274 
Size:	38.8 KB 
ID:	1816  

  21. #21
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Here is frontal of my Pandini, built last year.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	pandini_D008FT.jpg 
Views:	292 
Size:	45.0 KB 
ID:	1817  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  22. #22
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    Here is the bowl-side view
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	pandini_D008BK.jpg 
Views:	286 
Size:	44.7 KB 
ID:	1818  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  23. #23
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    And my latest acquisition... the new bowlback I just got today...

    Happy April Fool's Day.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	aprfool_mando.jpg 
Views:	298 
Size:	35.7 KB 
ID:	1819  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

  24. #24
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    metro-Portland, OR - USA
    Posts
    336

    Default

    The pictures of my Vega are still here:

    http://www.mandolincafe.net/cgi-bin....t=12936

  25. #25
    Mando-Accumulator Jim Garber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Westchester, NY
    Posts
    30,753

    Default

    To makre sure that this thread satys alive...

    here is my 1896 mandolino Lombardo or Milanese mandolin by Serafino Casini.

    Jim
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	casini_ft_sm.jpg 
Views:	305 
Size:	45.8 KB 
ID:	1922  
    Jim

    My Stream on Soundcloud
    Facebook
    19th Century Tunes
    Playing lately:
    1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1

Similar Threads

  1. Post A Picture Of Yourself
    By mandopete in forum Videos, Pictures & Sound Files
    Replies: 3893
    Last: Jan-07-2020, 10:00pm
  2. Post a picture opost a picture of your fake gibson
    By f5loar in forum Videos, Pictures & Sound Files
    Replies: 151
    Last: Sep-21-2011, 3:48pm
  3. Please Post a Picture of Your F4
    By J. Mark Lane in forum Videos, Pictures & Sound Files
    Replies: 148
    Last: Mar-17-2008, 3:27pm
  4. Post a picture opost a picture of your fake gibson
    By dirty harry in forum Videos, Pictures & Sound Files
    Replies: 3
    Last: Dec-24-2007, 8:45am
  5. Post a Picture of Your Bowlback, etc.-- Gone!
    By Jim Garber in forum Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance
    Replies: 12
    Last: Apr-01-2004, 5:55pm

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •