Mandolina Napolitana Premiata Fabrica Finale S. XIX

Precious Neapolitan Mandolin Premiata Manufactured at the end of the 19th century, built by C.de Cesare & Co

Characteristic:

*Spruce Top

*Sides and back of Palo santo and Palo rosa

*Inlaid with tortoiseshell (turtle shell) and original mother-of-pearl. 

* Rosewood fingerboard

* Headstock with ivory moths

* Neck covered with Carey (tortoise shell)

*In perfect condition and exquisite sound

History

“Since the end of the 17th century, great composers began to use the mandolin in their works. This is the case of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), who composed works for mandolin and orchestra, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), who used it in his opera Don Giovanni; Ludwing Van Beethoven (1770-1827) and Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)”, says Espinoza. However, there are indications that they guide the search for its ancestors, in small instruments with a pear-shaped and concave resonance box, which were used in Europe in the 10th century. Numerous variants of the instrument can be found, but they are all grouped together. into three main types:

– Italian mandolin: Used in classical music. It has a domed, pear-shaped box, made up of 12 strings and a generally ellipsoidal (oval) soundhole. It usually has the lid divided into two plates that form an obtuse angle. With a persistent resonance, it is used in the performance of Italian music.