Re: martin bowlbacks
If I'm counting the ribs right, it looks like a Martin "0" student model.
Your 102 year estimate sounds about right or close enough.
I had an 00 model, next up in line, for a good stretch. It was a fine mandolin.
Simple and unadorned in the Martin style. I liked it quite a lot.
Good tone across the range and good intonation.
Neck was easy to play.
Don't know what to tell you about the price. The condition and playability is key.
You might find one cheaper, but likely not in Norway.
Certainly there's a premium for the Martin name, but that's not likely to go away.
Martin prices have only gone up since I've been playing mandolin.
Not a huge resale market for bowlbacks in general, but you're not likely to get stuck with this if
you decide to move it along one day, as I did with mine.
I made some good dinero on the sale, but I do regret it.
Mick
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