A friend of mine who's helping sort out an estate brought over a mandolin that he rescued from the dumpster. It sure looks like a Larson flat top (detailed fretboard inlays, what appears to be an ebony layer underneath the fretboard, detailed purfing, and plate tuners). However, I cannot see a serial number anywhere (IIRC should be on the top brace by the soundhole), so don't know how to determine if its the real thing, or a Harmony/Regal... Any advice on how to proceed?
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