Stridente Mandolin 1900's

The Stridente brand is among the most prolific and renowned mandolin brands of the early 20ᵉ century.

Emblematic of Neapolitan lutherie, it is particularly inspired by the codes and style of Vinaccia.

Widely distributed in France and England, these mandolins are still recognized today for their remarkable quality.

This magnificent example, typical of Stridente production circa 1900.

In a very good state of preservation, this mandolin offers optimal playability and a sublime sound, thanks in particular to its set of flat-stringed Fisoma Supersolo strings.

In short, here for sale is an authentic, ready-to-play historic instrument that will delight musicians and collectors alike, all for a very affordable price!

Technical specifications

• Top: Spruce
• Back: 17-rib rosewood
• Neck: Beech with rosewood veneer
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Saddle width : 29 mm
• Radius : Flat
• Frets : 17 frets
• Fork : 334 mm
• Profile: Neapolitan
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Country of manufacture : Italy
• Year : 1900's
• Finish : Natural
• Decorations : Filleting on table edge and rosette / Rosette inlaid with fine white mother-of-pearl motifs / Mandorla fingerboard markers and white mother-of-pearl pastille
• Details: Traces of use normal in view of its age / Poc at table / Apocryphal bridge / Very good condition / Delivered in period case

Like all our instruments, this mandolin has been carefully tuned.

As a result, it is extremely comfortable to play.

With its rich, projective, dynamic sound, beautiful timbre and great resonance, this mandolin will delight musicians both playing and listening.