Dear collective wisdom, Dan Larson came about some photos of old lutes from the 20th century, and saw among the photos a Dolmetsch theorbo from 1969, but the most intriguing instrument of all was a 13 course baroque lute labeled by a builder, R.A. Manco, and it is dated 1937. There was also an anonymous 7-course lute. I find it interesting that the back is so beautiful for its time, and is of great workmanship; the top is as predicted, heavy gloss, bridge saddles, probably guitar-like tension. Dan discovered that there was an R. A. Manco in New York City in the 1930's, but I Googled R A Manco and found nothing. I did find some connection with Sao Paulo, Brazil, but perhaps not the same person, and this connection had nothing to do with music. Any information on this mysterious R A Manco is very appreciated! Does anyone know anything? Best, Ed Martin
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