Espana mandolins
Anyone know anything about Espana wide-neck mandolins? I played one from the 1960's today and liked it; the width suited my fingers well, it seemed well-crafted, and the sound was good, with surprising volume. It's a bit scratched up, but not so you'd notice from 10 feet away, and selling for $500 Canadian ($375 USD). I don't think these instruments have been discussed on the Cafe for 11 years. What are your thoughts please?
Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
"I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.
Originally Posted by Jeff Mando
If you have wanted one for 11 years -- I say GO FOR IT!!!
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