MANDY

[frettedstrings]

For the past few days, I have been watching a particular Mandolin, on Ebay. I really don't know much about it, even though it looks a lot older than the owner claims. In fact it's quite unique and seems to be one of a kind. Bidding started at, incredibly enough at $39.00. My final bid was $82.00 but I WON with $76.00. Strangely enough, a few parts are on order from Stew-mac, to set it up right. My new musical toy should arrive within the week. Birthday Money Well Spent !

(Picture is dark ... took picture with my camera from Ebay Ad)

(Can someone tell me what wood species make up the back?)

UPS Tracking says that 'MANDY' was last seen in San Marcos, CA, United States, at around 3:50pm. Hope to see her in Michigan in a few days.....

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[frettedstrings]

Sorry, Terrible Pictures !!!

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[frettedstrings]

I guess I'll have to wait until 'Mandy' arrives to take pictures and post them !

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[southernGuild]

8) Beautiful Tim. I'm looking foreward to more photos here. A lovely little slice of history there. I bet she'll be wonderful to play.

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

I have an old bowl back that is a little like yours. The neck on mine is bad though.
It isn't very playable but sure is a nice piece of art work.
I understand that mine was made in the late 1800's or early 1900's.

I hope that yours will be a nice one.

 

[frettedstrings]

Taylor Martin Guild,

The Ebay Seller, posted that this particular Mando was 'Pre 1960's' ... I really think that it is a lot older than that, even though I have not been able to find another like it. I would like to see pictures of the Mandolin that you speak of, that you say was built in the late 1800's to early 1900's. I recently bought an 1890's Gut String Parlor Banjo....

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