Typically Italian though made in many countries.

Many have a slight curvature of the back, though not all.

Arch tops

Typically American, these mandolins have tops carved from solid wood, and often a much higher bridge.

Typically German, the back often displays marquetry patterns and a very distinct curvature.

Popular in central Europe, these instruments have 4 triple courses of strings.

Modern mandolins can come in many shapes, sizes and materials.

A shorter scaled bouzouki than the original Greek instrument.

Traditionally 6, but now usually 8 string versions.

Fixed bridge but often confused with a mandolin.

sometimes called a bandolim

became popular after the mandolin in the 1920s and 30s.

a German cittern with a floating bridge and 9 strings.

Photos of some of the mandolin repairs I have undertaken.

Photos of some of the mandola repairs I have undertaken.

Photos of some of the other instruments I have repaired.

Some of the instruments that I have repaired for private individuals.