A neighbor just brought over a mandolin that has been a family heirloom for a number of years. I am trying to help him find out more about it and bring it up to serviceable playing status. The neighbor reports that this ancestor was Irish.
The bowl is perfect, no cracks in soundboards, and fret board is perfectly flat. Fret board appears to be rosewood. No issues. String and tuners are gone and the bridge is missing. Tailpiece looks just fine.
I will try to attach pictures. Any information and help would be appreciated. I really believe this mandolin will be fine with a new set of tuners, an adjustable bridge, and some fresh strings..
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