I have a Banjo-Mandolin dated someplace in the early 1920's made by C. Bruno & Sons. "The Vernon" Banjo-Mandolin that I have is in excellent shape with absolutely no breaking, cosmetic, or structural concerns that I have discovered or that I know.

　　As far as I understand it is all initial, with the only problem of some fret wear around the very first 5 or 6 frets. I am in fact taking it today to consider getting it re-fretted.

　　It has an excellent old time "jug-band" noise to it, with a lot of volume however not the volume of the bigger hoop banjo-mandolins that can get frustrating and overpowering. As far as volume and sound this one, it is ideal, somewhere quieter than the larger hoop ones and louder than a common mandolin.

　　I do not have the initial case for it, however I have a gig-bag that I use now and I am also making inquiries on a hard shell case for it when I getting it looked at for re-fretting today.

　　These are very rare and they are hard to find any info on. I have found that C. Bruno & Sons drew back in the 1830's by C. Bruno and C.F. Martin, yes that's right the C.F. Martin. But Martin proceeded a few years later to his own undertakings which exercised respectable for him. I have actually seen a just a few them online and this one is in better shape than any I have actually seen.

　　I am asking $600.00 or finest offer for this instrument. I am just selling it due to the fact that I have a mandolin being constructed that I need to have the ability to spend for.

　　I would also want a possible trade for a violin.

　　Kindly do not hesitate to contact me at any time by method of e-mail or mobile phone at.

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　　and I will be pleased to answer any questions your have or send any photos that you would such as.

　　Thanks,.