Antique 1902 Angelo Mannello Mandolin Repair

This was a challenging repair. The 120 year old hide glue had crystallized and became brittle. The interior lining had all but dry rotted away. It literally was coming apart at the seams. But I managed to bring it back to life and playable once more.

[@RTCarterful]

Amazing what you did with that mandolin. That is the best tone I've heard out of the style mandolin. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Rosebud2503]

Love the bowl backs. Got two of them. Love Italian Mandolin music.

[@Rosebud2503]

Gorgeous sound.

[@raymannello143]

Great job, that is amazing. The Mandolins were made by my great, great uncle :)

[@pinkjellybeans00]

I’m just finding out Angelo Mannello was my great great great uncle. Reading this comment gave me chills!

[@reginamp413]

Do you still do repair work? I have a 1904 that sounds beautiful, except the tuner on the A string refuses to hold...thus making it not so nice. I am interested in finding someone who might be able to fix it.

[@monkeytennis7477]

I hope they take good care of this lovely instrument and it doesn't end up getting sold for drug money or something 😖

[@stevepatterson8190]

A t rue Treasure!