| 16. Old D'Isanto bowlback mandolin (868) @ 200 euros new | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Old
named Italian bowl-back This is an
old, Italian bowl-back
mandolin from the early 20th century with a wide fingerboard. It is in good condition after restoration.
There is a label which says … Pasquale
D’Isanto & C Allievi di Vinaccia (student
of Vinaccia) Premiata Fabbrica di Strumenti
Armonicci Napoli:
Anno 1905 This
instrument is now fully playable after restoration. The top is sound with
1 shrinkage repair. It has a 17-piece
rosewood bowl back with NO repairs. It
has the original ebony fingerboard
with brass bar-frets. The tuners
and bridge look original, the tail is 4 ivory string posts. It has been
refinished throughout with shellac and a modern varnish.
It has been restrung with ultra-light GHS bronze wound
classical strings, and is now playing well with
a bright, melodious sound with
good sustain and volume. It has
a fairly easy playing action. Other
than cleaning,
I have repaired as follows… 1) repaired 1 shrinkage split in the top;
2) levelled the ebony fretboard; 3) levelled and dressed the original
brass bar-frets; 4) refiniahed throughout with shellac and tru-oil, to
replace old crubling finish; 5) refitted the original nut and bridge; 6)
repaired a defective tuner; 7) restrung and set up. |
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Larger photos are available on request |
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