Five-String Cigar Box Mandolin

Built following the 1922 Cigar Box Mandolin plans. 14" scale length. Tuned in 5ths: CGDAE. Basically a mandolin & mandola combined into one. Rough cut 2x4 & an old broomstick for the neck. Tin frets. Old hardwood flooring for the tuners, nut, bridge & saddle. Bailing wire for the "tailpiece".
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  • this is fantastic.,.,great job.,.,looks 200 years old.,.,.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • The Picture does it Justice, looks antiek in construction but the paint job is a bit tricky, but overall museum worthy! Great Job !

  • Wow that's a relic! Beautiful. Art forgery!
  • That is all the better.  Wow.   I would call the playing part beyond expectations. 

  • Thank you. It actually plays pretty well & sounds just like a mandolin.
  • I would not care if it played poorly. It is so cool and original looking.  Great job.

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