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Fylde instruments

15 Sep 19 - 11:31 AM (#4008946)
Subject: Fylde instruments
From: GUEST,freespiritceol

Hi I hope this is an acceptable thread. I have 2 Fylde instruments, A Fylde Portuguese Mandola, (10 string). In a custom case. An amazing sound.C G D A . It's around 20 years old and has been loved like a baby. New condition, Appraised at around £500, Am selling for £375.
And a Fylde Octavius Bouzuki, In original hard Case. Mandolin tuning G D A E. Again £375.
Both instruments in as new condition.

I'm just not sure where would be the best place to advertise them. If anyone has any ideas. I would be most grateful. I am based in south west Ireland. Near to Killarney but will be visiting UK in the next few weeks.

Thanks in advance John


15 Sep 19 - 11:59 AM (#4008949)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: Raggytash

Hi John, don't know if you remember us. Nick & Christine who brought a group of people to Glengarriff and the Top of Coom some years ago. I am interested in the Mandola and I am in ireland at the moment. Please PM me.


15 Sep 19 - 11:59 AM (#4008950)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: Raggytash

Hi John, don't know if you remember us. Nick & Christine who brought a group of people to Glengarriff and the Top of Coom some years ago. I am interested in the Mandola and I am in ireland at the moment. Please PM me.


15 Sep 19 - 01:40 PM (#4008957)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: GUEST,Roger

Hello.
I will be in the Athlone area for a week from the 20th.
I am interested in the bouzouki.
Could we meet up somewhere?
Roger.


15 Sep 19 - 05:00 PM (#4008982)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: freespiritceol1

Hi Roger would love to meet up. my email is freespiritceol@live.co.uk
All the best John


15 Sep 19 - 06:10 PM (#4008996)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: GUEST,Roger

I'll be in touch John.
Roger.


29 Sep 19 - 03:43 PM (#4011105)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: Raggytash

Hi John,

Drink had been taken when I replied to you. It is the Bouzuki I am interested in. (would like the mandola too!)

If you still have it I could come down to Glengariff on Tuesday.

I will PM you now.


29 Sep 19 - 06:17 PM (#4011128)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: Jack Campin

I thought Fylde instruments were usually worth more than that? Are these budget models?

While we're on bouzoukis - who got Alec Finn's trichordo?


30 Sep 19 - 11:32 AM (#4011219)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: Raggytash

Hi John, I've sent you an email.


30 Sep 19 - 01:58 PM (#4011245)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: GUEST,freespirit1

Hi Jack not budget instruments. lovingly cared for instruments that we have had for some 20 years. Made for us by Roger at fylde guitars and well treasured and loved instruments. Mostly used for recording, and very rarely gigged. Having to downsize, that's why they are up for sale. Also have a couple of fylde guitars, goodfellow and orsino that may be coming on the market soon. It's a bit like selling your children! All the best John


01 Oct 19 - 01:46 PM (#4011439)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: Raggytash

With many great thanks to John I am now the owner of a wonderful 10 string Portuguese Mandola.

We had a great afternoon in a bar in Kenmare where we talked like very old friends for a couple of hours, played a couple of songs AND with any luck John got a booking out of it.

Once again John,Thank you. "Shorty" will be cherished!!


03 Oct 19 - 06:21 AM (#4011692)
Subject: RE: Fylde instruments
From: GUEST,freespirit

Hi Both, good to know that 'shorty' is in good hands. nice afternoon in kenmare, will be in touch with the bar and let you know what happens. All the best J