Re: From "an antique store", Kay? Sears? Silvertone? Thanks
Originally Posted by
Jim Garber
That pickguard/scratchplate has a DeMeglio vibe to it and the mandolin has a four-post tailpiece so the European attribution might make sense. But the pickguard looks like it was a later addition,
maybe even by someone who saw the shape of a DeMeglio and copied it onto some plastic or wood. The edge of it looks unfinished. Here's a closeup of a DeMeglio pickguard.
Headstock shape has roughly DeMeglioid vibrations as well. So do the jumbo pearl fret markers.
However, this is not a DeMeglio mandolin....and nothing Brother Jim has said should be taken to imply that it might even be.
Sounds like it might have a nice sweet tone and be a good player.
Tell us more about it.....Where did you find it? Can you post some pictures of the back and side views as well. Just for us wonks.
Thanks!
Mick
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