Concert Mandolin La Vésuvienne 1930's

A beautiful concert mandolin made in Mirecourt under the La Vésuvienne brand name during the 1930s.

With a back in the style of Raffaele Calace, and mother-of-pearl-ebony pistachios in the Neapolitan style, this mandolin takes up the emblematic elements of the classical mandolin by integrating modern 1930s elements such as galalith action buttons and a cellulose acetate plate.

In excellent condition, with very pleasant, comfortable playability and superb sound, this mandolin is sure to please musicians and enthusiasts alike.

All in all a superb 1930s instrument with excellent value for money!

Technical specifications :

• Top: Spruce
• Back: 27-rib rosewood
• Neck: Black-stained beech
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Saddle width: 27 mm
• Radius: Flat
• Frets: 26 frets
• Fork: 340 mm
• Profile: Neapolitan
• Pickguard: Cellulose acetate inlaid with white mother-of-pearl
• Country of manufacture: France
• Year: 1930's
• Finish: Natural (black-tinted neck)
• Decorations: White mother-of-pearl fingerboard markers / Fileterie around table and rosette edges / Inlaid plate with white mother-of-pearl floral motifs / Mother-of-pearl-ebony pistachios around table edges.
• Details : Some very slight traces of wear normal to its age / Excellent condition / Supplied without cover

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

As a result, it is extremely comfortable to play.

With a dynamic, balanced, harmonic sound, good sustain and a lovely timbre, this mandolin will delight musicians both playing and listening.