I'm looking to buy a Brazilian bandolim. Any suggestions as to where they are available?
I'm looking to buy a Brazilian bandolim. Any suggestions as to where they are available?
Joe Zingsheim
I didn't see any on Google, so maybe a boat trip is in order
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We do have the Bandolim Eye Candy page however I am not sure how up to date things are. Some of the makers are not building. For instance, I have a Manoel Andrade bandolim but I believe he passed away a few years ago.
These are the builders listed in Brazil in the builders' database.
Also: what level of quality are you looking for? Some of the Giannini's or Rozini's might be good enough but otherwise you probably want a handmade one from one of the shops in Rio or São Paulo.
BTW since you are in Milwaukee, do you know Linda Binder? She is an excellent American mandolinst on your city who plays choro. Perhaps she knows of a bandolim for sale. My guess is that you already do know her if you are interested in choro.
Jim
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Hi, I'm a builder located in Montreal Canada and I do build custom bandolims. You can Email me for more details here kazourian.luthier@gmail.com
Also, here's my website address but my bandolims aren't listed in it at the moment.
www.kazourian-luthier.com
Thanks !
https://lista.mercadolivre.com.br/bandolim#D[A:bandolim]
An equivalent of ebay in Brazil (use at your own risk).
Last edited by Jim Garber; Jun-02-2019 at 11:35am.
Jim
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Rozini and Giannini are the lower end priced instruments. Many are laminated. I have cavaquinhos by those companies. The Rozini I have is laminated but the Giannini is all solid woods and the top of their line.
Here is a sold style 5 Giannini bandolim.
It looks like Giannini might be in transition in terms of distribution in the US: Giannini website
They only seem to have the highest model on their website: BSM-5EQ
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Were you still looking for a bandolim? I have a nice rosewood model made by the great luthier Pedro Santos I'm considering selling. Thanks.
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