Re: Vega cylinderback mandolin serial numbers
Originally Posted by
John W.
I’m posting this message on several threads that have covered the topic of Vega cylinderback mandolins.
Having acquired a Vcm presented as a 202 model…and shortly after established that it’s a 203 model…all things being equal re condition of the mandolins, would there likely be any significant purchase price difference between the 2 models?
Can anyone point me in the direction of where I might be able to purchase some replacement vintage parts for the mando, i.e. a bridge and either a full tailpiece or at minimum the bottom part of a tail piece?
And, can anyone point me in the direction of someone (luthier) with experience of working on vintage mandolins, ideally with knowledge of Vega cylinderbacks (UK based)?
All comments/advice appreciated.
I don't think you can go wrong with our good friend John Maddock, who lives down Cornwall way and goes by the handle "Tavy" here. John is a regular poster here and you can look him up via his handle and send him PM.
John is a superlative repair / restoration luthier across all makes and models of vintage mandolins as well as a builder of his own custom electrics.
I have a restored DeMeglio bowlback I got from John just before the big clampdown on shipping. A delightful mandolin.
We were just talking about a replacement bridge he fashioned in another thread.
Mick
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