Odd Body Shape, ID Help Please

[JimboJones]

I was given this mandolin years ago. A woodworker (not a luthier) that I knew picked it up at a garage sale with a badly broken neck. He hand carved a new one, but I had doubts about its ability to handle the tension from eight steel strings. I kept it around as room decor, but recently put four nylon strings on to see what kind of ukulele it might make. I have a young niece who has started to play. Anyway, I have searched a lot of mando pics, and have seen none that looked like this. Anyone have any idea what it may be? Thanks.

[NickR]

There is a thread -or possibly more than one about this mandolin type, I am pretty sure. Somebody else, I am sure can remember what they are headlined and post them up.

[Charles E.]

Previous thread here...

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/t...hlight=sunfish

[JimboJones]

Thanks. The big point on the bottom is actually quite functional. It keeps the instrument from sliding off your leg!

[MikeEdgerton]

There are a few threads on the cafe in addition to the one Charley linked to. Take a look through these.