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A mandolin worth $250,000? Local dealer explains the instrument's unique appeal

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Local bluegrass legend plays most expensive mandolin in the world

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Tony Williamson explains why no two mandolins sound alike - and why some sell for as much as $250,000.

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Watch Anna try her hand at the mandolin:

Anna Laurel tries her hand at the mandolin as she gears up for the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival.

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Visit Tony Williamson's website: www.mandolincentral.com

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