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08-22-2022, 10:52 PM
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NMD: 1929 Martin Style C Flatback Mandolin
My father recently gave me his 1929 Martin Style C Mandolin. It needed some work, including a large side crack repair. We wondered if it was salvageable, and thought maybe just a sentimental piece at this point. But Jake Wildwood Country Guitar Doctor got this back in playing shape. It's a pretty special mandolin to me because my dad bought it over 50 years ago, and I remember playing around with it as a kid. I still need to find a tailpiece cover, but have a few leads on that. This thing sure is fun to play, and sounds awesome, too.
Here's Jake's writeup of my instrument.       
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08-27-2022, 07:23 PM
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It’s great that you could restore a piece of family history. I really like the sound of the flat back Martin mandolins. It’s not a bluegrass sound, but it’s a great sound nonetheless.
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08-28-2022, 08:14 AM
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Very cool, and so nice that it was your dad's. Looks like a good recovery/restoration job, too. (You or your mandolin's "doc" might find some leads on a mandolin-specific forum. Can't hurt to ask.)
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08-29-2022, 03:47 PM
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Lovely, just lovely.
Bob
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