![First attempt at restoring an old bowlback mandolin. It's a Stridente Neapolitan Mandolin and a quick google search dates it around 1890-1900. Bought it online for relatively cheap. Unfortunately it's unplayable as First attempt at restoring an old bowlback mandolin. It's a Stridente Neapolitan Mandolin and a quick google search dates it around 1890-1900. Bought it online for relatively cheap. Unfortunately it's unplayable as](https://preview.redd.it/1hiyfpwsk6u61.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=075c05413f34f6ce99ae1a7b54c0df6f56320ee7)
First attempt at restoring an old bowlback mandolin. It's a Stridente Neapolitan Mandolin and a quick google search dates it around 1890-1900. Bought it online for relatively cheap. Unfortunately it's unplayable as
1900s Bauer (Sears Acme) fancy bowlback mandolin -- inlaid in pearl all over, tons of Brazilian rosewood ribs, a high-quality build, and a… | Instagram
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