Early Neapolitan Mandolin:
Vinaccia-Reproduction from 1760

An outstanding model of the first type of Neapolitan mandolin is an instrument of the famous mandolin maker Antonio Vinaccia from 1760. He is considered to have been the finest mandolin maker of his day. This mandolin is a real masterpiece, requiring many hours of highly skilled craftsmanship that result in a special and unique instrument, which sounds as wonderful as it looks. The Vinaccia Reproduction brings to life the sound of 18th century music in concert halls as well as in the recording studio.

The belly, with 21 scalloped ribs, either in maple or cypress, is very delicately carved and the soundboard of highest grade German spruce with carefully tuned braces give this instrument great openness, a quick response and a surprisingly strong sound. The sonorous and voluminous bass and the clear and distinct trebles are completely balanced and carry easily throughout the concert hall. The sound of the Vinaccia Reproduction has something which could be described best of all with the word “ease.”

The soundboard is beautifully decorated with engraved mother-of-pearl inlay patterns and has a typically shaped scratch plate. Neck, peghead and fingerboard are also delicately decorated with engraved ivoroid plates and bindings. Precisely fitting wooden pegs enable the accurate tuning of the nylon strings. This mandolin is in every respect a true work of art.