I bought an ebay mandolin the other day, a deep-dish flatback, a type which I have seen referenced here I believe as -tug boat- or -shovel bowl- or something that I could not recall for a proper search here or on google.
I'm enclosing some photes for any help identifying this model and any background information anyone might have.
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It is decent enough shape, a few top cracks to fix and a little delamination in the back, but the v-shaped neck, which is built like a little Louisville Slugger (maple not ash) seems fine.
The pickguard, (probably some cellulose type material?) is cracked and curling up a bit. Any idea of this can be gently softened and persuaded to lay back down?
thanks,
Mick
Last edited by MikeEdgerton; Dec-02-2023 at 8:47pm.
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