Hey gang,
Over Christmas, I went home and stopped at the local music store, the owner pulled some instruments from the back that were in need of repair -- a guitar, a violin, two banjos, and this mandolin. Got 'em cheap, so you can't insult me. Basically a bowlback with a busted top, but otherwise pretty good shape. Normally, I don't get excited about these, but the previous owner left a note in the case, mentioning ...mandolin, old, Egypt...so I thought I would ask the experts here. Besides the top being cracked behind the cant, the tailpiece has a tear starting on one side, the pickguard/inlay has fallen off, but someone has touched it up with white paint, FWIW. I do have some of the original inlay, but not all, the pearl parts seem to also be touched up with white paint, for some reason. There is no label inside or any other markings that I can see. Anyway, I will post some pics and look forward to any info.
Thanks, Jeff
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