Re: Hoffmann Mandora/Gallichon

[Roman Turovsky]

I don't like that bridge position.....
RT
>> Seems to be A MANDORA, but the top is not original, was made into a guitar.
> 
> The instrument has six courses, if I'm not mistaken, not five (so, it's
> not what is generally accepted as guitar). According to Pohlmann's list
> (2nd ed. 1982), mandoras from 1692 to mid-1700 range from 5 to 8
> courses. This one well fits into that list.
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> Best wishes,
> 
> Mathias
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