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Some other information is that the mandolins are in the book of Guinness World Records, 2003 edition. They form part of a unique collection my father imagined and created eight decades ago. Abbreviated text says: "10 playable musical instruments made entirely from used wooden matchsticks.
I have some new jpeg digial photos of the mandolins that I will gladly send along, and there are some stories on the web of how/why my dad hit on the idea of of making mandolins from matchsticks. Just let me know an email address and I will send the info by return.
With my best wishes to everyone at The Louisville Mandolin Orchestra,
Tony Hall, Keeper & Historian
The Jack Hall Matchstick Instrument Collection.
Tony Hall <tonyhall.match10@btinternet.com>
Brighton & Hove, England - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 15:45:06 (EDT)

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I'm impressed with your approach to this genre. I have been playing mandolin for 35 yrs. in folk and bluegrass fields. I'm presently learning some of the oldies of 30's & 40's. This would be a thrill and ambition if distance doesn't become a problem. I had a custom built mandolin made in 1996 that is worth approx. $7,000.00.
Jim Sullivan <sull2337@adelphia.net>
Harrisonburg, Va. USA - Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:26:46 (EST)

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Congratulations for your site, good to know you're still on the web. For those that wanna learn mandolin , visit www.mandolin.co.uk wwww.fabiomachado.com www.alisonstephens.com
michael smith <mich33@msn.com>
LA, ca USA - Monday, January 10, 2005 at 19:06:43 (EST)

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I'm very interested in learning how to play the mandolin and I'm trying to listen to a few of your songs. Thanks!
Leslie Leake <rleake@telapex.com>
Liberty, MS USA - Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 22:47:25 (EST)

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