Mandolin Oddities

**Jim Garber** · Sep-30-2004, 5:37pm

I figured that much from the "goddess". His web site -- what of it there is-- is pretty entertaining also. A real character.

Jim

**mandopete** · Oct-01-2004, 7:22am

Originally Posted by (french guy @ Sep. 30 2004, 11:32)

Hmmm Mandopete , I appreciate a lot , that you remember my last construction , and you class it among oddities

Well, it is, how should I say it? ....different?

And I mean that in a good way!

**mandopete** · Oct-01-2004, 7:28am

Originally Posted by (Strado Len @ Sep. 29 2004, 08:21)

The "Yoni Goddess" mandola:

Oh! I thought we were talking about Joni Mitchell again - sorry!

**tzigan** · Oct-01-2004, 9:34am

Here's my wife's first mandolin -- we understand they gave these away as premiums at feed stores in Oklahoma in the '30s if you bought enough feed. #When she showed up for her first mandolin orchestra practice it was politely suggested that she buy a "real" mandolin.

**Jacob** · Oct-02-2004, 12:09pm

A 1914 Pablo Picasso

**John Bertotti** · Oct-02-2004, 3:34pm

I love those Hurdy Gurdies. If they didn't cost so darn much I'd try to get one. Oddly enough in most other countries the Hurdy Gurdy is just as the picture but most Americans call the crank box thing that you see the monkey around a Hurdy Gurdy. John

**Jim Garber** · Oct-09-2004, 8:24pm

Here is an oddball that just came on eBay: a Vietnamese masterpiece. Not sure if the top is double-layered or just for decoration. nice finish right?

Jim

**neal** · Oct-10-2004, 8:04am

Here's one from ebay, kinda cool

**Mando Medic** · Oct-11-2004, 5:44am

Well, let's not forget this one. And Pete, don't say it! Kenc

**Jim Garber** · Oct-11-2004, 8:03am

Hey, for another heart-shaped instrument, check out my 1930 Puccinelli OM on the first page of this thread (scroll to the very bottom of this page.

Jim

**mandopete** · Oct-11-2004, 8:28am

Originally Posted by (Mando Medic @ Oct. 11 2004, 04:44)

Well, let's not forget this one. And Pete, don't say it! Kenc

Now Ken, you know that I wouldn't dream of commenting on that one!

(at least you have your pants on!)

**Keith Newell** · Oct-11-2004, 7:48pm

Ken, I know you didn't have that down there this weekend because the mando's are hanging different then the way you do now or I woulda loved to have seen that one.

**jasona** · Oct-11-2004, 11:25pm

Ken I swear that is the same mando the maker in Toronto was showing me photos of when I was in the 12th Fret getting some work done. I later saw it on a wall at a pawn shop. Funny looking bugger, that's for sure.

**Jim Garber** · May-21-2005, 10:43am

Here's an oddball by the German Gotz Company. Hey, you gotz any mandolins shaped like fiddles? :-)

Currently on eBay, should you need such a thing.

Jim

**Jim Garber** · May-21-2005, 10:44am

Here's a pic for after it is long gone. Enough soundholes for you?

Jim

**mandolooter** · May-22-2005, 9:38am

semi odd w/great tone

**Steve Davis** · May-22-2005, 4:40pm

Available at the Vintage Fret Shop
http://www.vintagefret.com/pages/11881.html

**Jim Garber** · May-22-2005, 5:02pm

Originally Posted by (Steve Davis @ May 22 2005, 17:40)

Available at the Vintage Fret Shop
http://www.vintagefret.com/pages/11881.html

Here's the description:

Originally Posted by

11881 Musikalia Mando-Bizzaro (used, date unknown) This very strange and large mandolin is a mysterious product of the misty Mediterranean. It has a WIDE neck, and its elongated body is very resonant; decorated with metal putti and filigree. This would be a great choice for anyone who needs a mandolin with a wide rosewood fingerboard. $595.00

Musikalia makes tons of inexpensive instruments. I believe that Lark in the Morning sells quite a few of them.

Jim

**Steve Davis** · May-23-2005, 5:43pm

Thanks Jim for the info on the company. I particularly like the "Gybson" model.

**Austin Clark** · May-23-2005, 5:56pm

Originally Posted by (mandolooter @ May 22 2005, 10:38)

semi odd w/great tone

Semi odd?

That one is REALLY odd! Thanks Jeff,I like the tone too!
-austin

**Jim Garber** · May-23-2005, 6:42pm

Do you think that these can be confused with Gibsons?

Jim

**delsbrother** · May-29-2005, 9:03pm

Ok, I know there's been discussion of Antonio Tsai's work before, but did anyone notice the double-soundhole beast in this photo?

Whoa.

**Elem21wed** · May-31-2005, 3:43pm

I purchased a bowlback mandolin at a local flea market with a faded label and green canvas carrying case. #My hope is to restore it and learn to play it at the local folk music school. #I would like to be able to learn some certral european and Italian music. #The label as mentioned is very faded and in the shape of a rectangle with stamped letters. #Using photoshop I was able to pick up "JUP..., TRADEMARK, and REG US PAT NOTICE." #The faded ink looks like it came from a simple oval shaped rubber stamp. #I think the mandolin is a Jupiter by Lyon and Healy, but the stamp dosen't look anything like the diamond label with the stylized LH logo. #Is this an earlier label for the Jupiter Mandolin, if so does someone know the age of this instrument? #If anyone has any information on this mandolin I would very much appreciate it very much