Classic mandolin Roman

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MANDOLIN

CARMENCITA 

ANTIQUE CLASSICAL 

ROMAN STYLE 

ORIGINAL PARTS 

 EUROPEAN 

 

 

NAME OF THIS MANDOLIN - CARMEN

 ANTIQUE ROMAN STYLE MANDOLIN

 

DIMENSIONS 24 x 7 x 7 INCHES - Close approximation.

 This is an antique Roman style Mandolin and her name is Carmen.

 This Mandolin has not been cleaned. The wood could be improved and the residue removal that could be cleaned, I'm leaving to the individual who purchases this Mandolin. I know harsh chemicals can be annoying to antique wood and metal, so the new owner can determine their own proper cleaning methods. The back end of the mandolin needs to be cleaned of residue around the front tail piece.

 The strings are at least 50 years old.

 All around the tail piece, the ornamental design has been removed, as shown in the photos. In that area, its missing the stripes. There is a slight elevation on the left front side of the  mandolin, but it's sturdy in that area without any weakness around the tail piece, which is also strong and sturdy.

  One peg has been replaced, as shown in the photos. One peg is slightly deeper. The pegs are sturdy and in good condition. The back and winding portions are solid. The nut is original and in good condition. The neck is original and sturdy. The frets are original and have a good sliding feel and are evenly balanced.  The positions markers are original, clear and visible.

 The body is original, sturdy and in good condition. As shown n the pictures, one side on the left of the back of the Mandolin,  has a slightly wider separation on one of the wood panels as you look at it straight on. It's unclear is if has slightly opened but the area is solid, you can see the space is wider than the rest of the wood strips in that area, as shown in the pictures. Possibly a maker's mark when being produced, it's unclear, but the ridge it blends into is solid and strong.

 The pick guard and tail piece are original and solid.

 This is an excellent gift for someone interested in an antique Roman style Mandolin and with new strings, it would be ready to go. The sound resonates with a pure and crisp sound. 

 

 Classic Roman Style

 Head

The tip of the neck.

Original

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

Pegs

Parts to wind the strings. Perform tuning by adjusting the string tension by turning these. These are divided into left and right with 4 strings each.

Original Pegs

Sturdy and in good condition.

One metal top of one peg has been replaced, as shown in the photos. One peg is slightly deeper. The back and winding portions are solid.

 

Nut

The part between the fingerboard and the head. Grooves are carved at the position where the strings pass, and it has the role of maintaining the spacing between the strings and supporting the strings. This is also the fulcrum for the sound of the open string.

Original Nut

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

 Neck

The stringed portion. The difference in thickness, shape, material, and the finish change the sound and feel.

 Original Neck

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

Fingerboard

The top surface of the neck. This is the part that determines the pitch of the sound by pressing the strings with the fingers of the left hand.

 Original Fingerboard

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

Frets

Metal on the fingerboard that determines the pitch, and it changes by one semitone for each fret. From the end closer to the head, they are called the 1st fret, the 2nd fret, and so on.

 Original Fingerboard

Sturdy and in good condition.

The frets have good feel are are evenly balanced.

 

Position Markers

Marks on the surface and sides of the fingerboard to make it easier to see the playing position on the fingerboard. There are various marks depending on the model, such as dots, blocks, snowflakes, and cat's eyes.

 Original Fingerboard

Sturdy and in good condition.

 The positions are clear and visible.

Body

A part where the vibration of the strings resonates. The tone changes greatly depending on the material and shape of the body. Flat mandolins come in two shapes, A-style and F-style. The back side of the body of the classic mandolin is made by laminating multiple thin wooden plates and it swells in a hemispherical shape.

 Original Body

Sturdy and in good condition.

As shown n the pictures, one side on the left of the back of the Mandolin,  has a slightly wider separation on one of the wood panels as you look at it straight on. It's unclear is if has slightly opened but the area is solid, you can just see the space is wider than the rest. Possibly a maker's mark when being produced, but the ridge it blends into is strong.

 

Sound Hole

A hole that emits the sound resonating inside the body. There are various shapes. Flat mandolins generally have f-holes, and classic mandolins generally have round holes or oval holes.

 Original Body

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

Pick Guard

A part to prevent the body from being scratched by picking. Most flat mandolins have a floating type pick guard, while some models do not have a pickguard.
The pick guard on a classic mandolin is embedded in the top of the body, and the shape and material vary depending on the model. It also plays a large role as a decoration and emphasizes the individuality of the instrument.

 Original Pick Guard

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

Bridge

The part that supports the strings and transmits the vibration of the strings to the body. It is not fixed to the body and the position can be adjusted.

 Original Pick Guard

Sturdy and in good condition.

 

Tail Piece

The part that fastens the end of the string. Hang the loop on the end of the string on the pin attached to the tail piece. It is located on the lower surface of the body for flat mandolins and on the lower side of the body for classic mandolins. A cover is attached to the tail piece of the flat mandolin.

 Original Pick Guard

Sturdy and in good condition.