1910s Burdwise (Regal-made) Flatback Mandolin

This is a simple, no-frills, birch-bodied, flatback mandolin from probably around 1915 or so. It's probably a Regal make but, failing that, the only other maker doing similar binding and design work at the time was Schmidt so I suppose it could be one of theirs, too. The neck cut is similar to period Schmidt mandolins, too. Most of the other Burdwise instruments I've seen have been Regal-made for the firm, though.

At any rate, my buddy Tim did the work on this one -- it got a level/dress of the frets, new bridge, minor cleaning, side dots, and setup work and it's now playing spot-on and ready to roll. It has a good, woody, sweet tone that would record well or sit-in nicely with smaller jams. 

Repairs included: a fret level/dress, new rosewood compensated bridge, side dots, cleaning, and setup.

Weight: 1 lb 10 oz

Scale length: 13"

Nut width: 1 1/8"

Neck shape: medium V

Board radius: flat

Body width: 9 1/4"

Body depth: 2 3/4"

Top wood: solid birch

Back & sides wood: solid birch

Bracing type: ladder

Bridge: rosewood

Fretboard: ebonized maple

Neck wood: poplar

Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 32w, 20w, 13, 9 -- GHS A240 set

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: low/small

Condition notes: it's got plenty of wear and tear to the finish but overall it's in good order and crack-free as far as I can see. The nut is newer and bone and the saddle is new and rosewood but otherwise it appears original. The tuners turn backwards from normal (on the button side) and that can be somewhat typical for the time. I've had other Regals and Schmidts that do the same. The worst offenders are the Regal Octofones...

It comes with: an original hard case (not pictured).

Consignor tag: AT6