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Other Stuff => Guitars => Topic started by: rake on January 10, 2023, 05:46:25 pm

Title: Just another day in the shop
Post by: rake on January 10, 2023, 05:46:25 pm

Guys, I thought some of you might enjoy this. It's a restoration of a 1909 Gibson A1 mandolin.
It took about 6 months in between the daily work load of "normal repairs".

Before & After

Title: Re: Just another day in the shop
Post by: rake on January 12, 2023, 03:15:52 pm

I found a pic of the back after. Can't find the B-4 pick but it was like black alligator skin! Sorry about the flash. My phone's camera is crapola!

Title: Re: Just another day in the shop
Post by: acheld on January 13, 2023, 09:38:17 am

That's a beautiful restoration!  How's it sound?

Title: Re: Just another day in the shop
Post by: rake on January 13, 2023, 11:27:52 am

Quote from: acheld on January 13, 2023, 09:38:17 am

That's a beautiful restoration!  How's it sound?

Like a Gibson mandolin. Bright, punchy and quite loud.
The owner's son is a professional Christian Bluegrass player. He took it on the road
for a twenty week tour. The owner has sent me over two dozen new customers.