So the latest thrift store buy is a Chinese moon guitar, a yuekin I think. Aside from the fun making bamboo frets half an inch high (!) as some are missing and wondering about the totally invisible insides, it appears that the top and back are unfinished.
Does anyone know if this is usual? I’m tempted to mop a little shellac on just to keep it clean.
The sound hole is something the size of a fingernail, and totally hidden under the bridge, which is interesting. There’s also a plugged hole at the back of unknown function.
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