Vintage Gordon Bowl Back Mandolin Needs Some Restoration. Mandolin is very solid with a bit of restoration it should play and sound great. Has a crack on the top and back of the instrument. These are superficial and do not affect the structure on the instrument. Neck is straight and very playable. It is dusty , its been sitting around for many years. Tuners look to be in good condition. I'm thinking a set of strings and its playable. Or just hang it up somewhere.