Just another day in the shop

[rake]

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

[rake]

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!

[acheld]

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

[rake]

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.