Instrument
Galleries Click on the photos to link to more pictures.
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Bowl backs
Typically Italian though made in many countries.
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![roundback01.JPG (24097 bytes)](images/roundback01_small.JPG)
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Flat backs
Many have a slight curvature of the back, though not all.
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![flatback01.JPG (12982 bytes)](images/flatback01_small.JPG) |
Arch tops
Typically American, these mandolins have tops carved from solid wood,
and often a much higher bridge.
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![mandolin07.jpg (48366 bytes)](images/mandolin07_small.jpg) |
Arch backs
Typically German, the back often displays marquetry patterns and a very
distinct curvature.
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![archback01.JPG (18150 bytes)](images/archback01_small.JPG) |
Mandriolas
Popular in central Europe, these instruments have 4 triple courses of
strings.
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![12string01.JPG (12925 bytes)](images/12string01_small.JPG) |
Miscellaneous
Modern mandolins can come in many shapes, sizes and materials.
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![freshwater01.JPG (13846 bytes)](images/freshwater01_small.JPG) |
Irish
Bouzouki
A shorter scaled bouzouki than the original Greek instrument.
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![](images/IrishBouz01.jpg) |
Greek
Bouzouki
Traditionally 6, but now usually 8 string
versions.
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![](images/Greek_Zook_8_string.jpg) |
Bandurria
and Laud
Fixed bridge but often confused with a mandolin.
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![](images/Bandurria_-_Sanchis.jpg) |
Fado
Mandolin
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![](images/fado_small.jpg) |
Mandolin
Banjos
became popular after the mandolin in the 1920s
and 30s.
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![](images/Joh_Grey_mandolin_banjo.jpg) |
Waldzithers
a German cittern with a floating bridge.
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![](images/Hamburger_waldzither_small.jpg) |
Repair Galleries
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Mandolins
Photos of some of the mandolin repairs I have undertaken.
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Mandolas
Photos of some of the mandola repairs I have undertaken.
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Others
Photos of some of the other instruments I have repaired. |
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Private
repairs
Some of the instruments that I have repaired for private individuals.
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