12 String Mandolin or "Mandriola".

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A Mandriola or Tricordia, Tricordio, Trichordia or a 12 string Mandolin.
4 courses of strings each with 3 strings. The 2 thinner ones tuned in unison, the bass string, same note but tuned an octave lower.
Made by Framus, Germany late 50s.
The "bowl" style back is in very good condition (no movement or splitting). Neck is not perfectly straight but doesn't affect the playability. It has been repaired in the past (see last photograph) Frets in good condition. Ebony fingerboard. New strings.
Total length is 69cm. Diapason is 35cm. 3,75cm wide at the nut.
Sounds lovely. Apparently mandolin players say, after you play a Mandriola you won't go back to a normal mandolin!

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