Mandolinetto

Hi, I have a Mandolinetto that I listed on ebay yesterday. A couple of fellow instrument enthusiasts have sent me messages saying I should check out the Frets.net discussion and other resources, so here I am. I found some pix of Mandolinettos on the Atlas of Plucked Instruments. the item number is 260445079831. Have to admit I'm more of a fiddle collector than a fretted instrument collector, so any info about this cute little instrument is welcome.
Thanks!
Sunny

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kolb on July 12, 2009 at 9:26pm

It's as cute as a button... interesting little instrument. For anyone wanting a quick look, it's here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260445079831...

The only competition in the category seems to be:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1920-Stella-Mandolinetto-Mando-Uke-Ukul...|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50

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Permalink Reply by Frank Ford on July 12, 2009 at 10:44pm

Despite its serious structural issues, it is, as you say, a cute little critter. And an early Regal, too. The Indianapolis label puts it right at the turn of the 20th Century.