About the Registry

This webpage is not affiliated with Johann Brentrup, and any comments are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect Hans’ opinion or in any way express his personal thoughts or business practices. This page is an appreciation website setup by owners and admirers of Hans’ considerable artistic talent.

If you are a Brentup owner please use the reply form below to provide your mandolin specs, serial number, etc. I can respond to arrange for adding images. You can also contact me via the Mandolin Cafe private message system.

Larry Sherman

11 responses to “About the Registry”

  1. Dave Reiner | May 28, 2012 at 1:23 pm |

    Hi Larry-

    Brentrup #90224 21V prototype blackface 2002

    You can stop by and try it out or take a few photos next time you’re in the area (Lexington, MA).

    Best,
    Dave

    P.S. No, I don’t collect fiddles, just have a couple.

  2. Robert Brodie | November 5, 2012 at 6:41 pm |

    I have a Brentrup 1978 parlor guitar style P, Model 4, serial #4. I am looking to sell it. Any ideas?

  3. Chuck Bloom | March 27, 2013 at 9:24 pm |

    I own Brentrup 90346-I purchased directly from Hans. Nothing not to like

  4. John Trelstad | August 31, 2013 at 10:37 am |

    I have a Brentrup #905107-I Stealth prototype 2005, blackface. Because of the non-standard (F or A) contemporary appearance, I think, people tend to be surprised at just how smooth the action is and how wonderful it sounds – especially in the past couple of years.

  5. Brentrup Mandolin Registry | September 1, 2013 at 12:25 pm |

    Hi John, Do you have pics that you could share?

    Best, Larry

  6. John Trelstad | September 2, 2013 at 10:41 am |

    Greetings –

    My Stealth is actually included in the photos in the Registry. It’s Hans’ prototype of this model. The Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Assn September newsletter has a great interview with Hans. I’ll scan and try to send.

    John

    Sent from my iPhone

  7. Gary Ustruck | June 19, 2014 at 11:20 am |

    Good day,
    I have an early Brentrup F5 mandolin that I might be willing to sell. It has no model/serial number. On the inside of the tailpiece cover is engraved “J Brentrup 7-87” (The last number is a little hard to tell if it is a 1 or a 7 but I think it is a 7) I sent an email with pictures to Johann in hopes of getting more information and his replay was:
    Now, there’s an old timer!
    Can’t tell you much about it except it’s probably lacquer finish.
    Best,
    Hans.

    It is in excellent condition.It had a small hairline crack on the face but I had it repaired at Pete’s Guitars in 1988. I have pictures I can provide.
    Thanks,
    Gary Ustruck

  8. Brentrup Mandolin Registry | June 20, 2014 at 7:59 am |

    Hi Gary,

    Please share your pictures…it sounds like you have a great early instrument. I have emailed you privately.

  9. Kevin Dohse | December 30, 2015 at 9:51 pm |

    I have a Brentrup 21V serial number 20585-I it is a wonderful mandolin and Hans is a great guy. I loved visiting him the couple of times that I could. Kevin

  10. Brentrup Mandolin Registry | December 30, 2015 at 9:53 pm |

    Hi Kevin, If you can share pics I will gladly add it to the registry.

  11. Spencer | August 8, 2016 at 3:08 am |

    Hi I have a brentrup 1978 guitar I’m looking to sell it needs work does anyone have an idea of what its value is ?

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