I picked up the mandolin this August, and have been very happy with my little Eastman. My grandmother found out what I’d been up, and gave me her old one as well- an American Conservatory bowlback, with a serial that looks like 145277.
I know I should be looking at ultra-light strings, but haven’t been able to find a ton of other information about it. Anything in particular I should take a look at before trying to bring it to tune? And other than the Eastman case, is eBay still my best bet to find a case without the extensive duct-tape repairs my grandfather effected?
Thanks for the help- if I can figure out pictures, I’ll attach them as well.
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