![]() ![]() I suppose the extra attention to detail (and the too-lightly-braced top, for that matter) paid-off in one way or another. I was surprised at the warmth of the instrument because a lot of period Washburn bowlbacks tend to sound a little spidery and thin - as was typical for most American bowlbacks at the time. Just look at that fretboard!Ĭlearly, this instrument was offered-up in its day so you could pull it out at the local mandolin orchestra club meets and knock everyone on the head with your over-indulgent wealth and airy aspirations.Īnyhow, it arrived with its issues and after righting them it has a lovely, full, warm sound and it plays spot-on. This is not surprising, though, as vast tracts of this instrument are made from nothing but pearl. but its worst crime against getting fixed-up was pearl needing to be replaced here and there throughout. It had some general "vintage fatigue" - loose braces, a collapsed top, frets needing work, a missing bridge, etc. This super-fancy Lyon & Healy Washburn Style 175 arrived ages ago for customer repair and proceeded to sit - neglected - for ages more. ![]()
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