Stridente Student Mandolin 1900's

Among the most renowned and prolific mandolin makers of the early XXᵉ century, the Stridente brand occupies a prominent place.

Renowned for its expertise in Neapolitan lutherie, it drew heavily on Vinaccia's aesthetic codes and emblematic style.

Very popular in France and England at the time, Stridente mandolins continue to be prized today for their exceptional build quality.

This elegant study model, typical of Stridente production around 1900, is distinguished by its fine craftsmanship and the use of carefully selected woods, including spice, rosewood and maple.

In a remarkable state of preservation, this mandolin offers excellent playability and a rich sound, enhanced by a set of Fisoma Supersolo flat purfling strings.

In short, an authentic, historic instrument, ready to play, that will appeal to musicians and collectors alike, all at a particularly attractive price!

Technical specifications:

• Top: Spruce
• Back: 17-rib maple
• Neck: Rosewood veneered beech
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Nut width: 28 mm
• Radius: Flat
• Frets: 17 frets
• Tuning fork: 330 mm
• Profile: Neapolitan
• Pickguard: Rosewood
• Country of manufacture: Italy
• Year: 1900's
• Finish: Natural
• Decorations: Purfling around the edge of the top and rosette / White mother-of-pearl fingerboard markings
• Details: Slight traces of wear, normal given its age / Old repair of 3 traces of woodworm / Excellent condition / Delivered in its original case

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

As a result, it is extremely comfortable to play.

With its full, warm, crystalline, expressive and resonant sound, this Neapolitan mandolin seduces with its rich timbre and lively projection, offering real pleasure both to play and to listen to.