for those still following this, this is Dan'l. Yes there's some junk. But there are also some real jewels (4 very early Washburns - made by the Larsons - Edwin Cubley, the founder was their brother...
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for those still following this, this is Dan'l. Yes there's some junk. But there are also some real jewels (4 very early Washburns - made by the Larsons - Edwin Cubley, the founder was their brother...
Simple answer is NO. Jaydee's right. It'll break, crack or warp the neck and the tension would be so high as to make playing it very uncomfortable. A shorter neck would be necessary to do it and...
All of the above are accurate. To add to the discussion of the types of finishes a well applied French polish or thin Shellac/oil which is the same thing without the gloss buffing technique, is the...
The mandolin is indeed a L&H product and had it a label it would show up as an American Conservatory judging from the inlays which match several I've got in shop with the brand identified. The...
Well I may be stepping into some deep dawgdo here, but as former advertising professor who studied market valuation variables while working on post grad work, I'll reveal a secret that some will take...
As well as George Bauer from Philadelphia. As for this mandolin's make I'm clueless although there are some things about it that say Germany, ie, the deep body and the angled fretboard end.
Bradbury was also a house brand of the Southern California Music Store and they subcontracted to various makers back east for the instruments that carried there label. At least some of which were...
David has an old mando I restored too. javascript: InstaSmilie()
Wow. It's quite a loaded question. There are SO MANY variables that affect the sound while building. One of the reasons the Loar F style has been so successful in creating that distinctive chop is...
Mandoforme,
Cause these here Vega crossbreeds is so danged rare and not many peoples ever get a chance to play em or hear em, I'll take the perogative to quote the dawg,
"[Vega Cylinder-back]...
Regarding the post about the use of epoxy and non-reversability: What I suggested is reversable if done right. One can always remove a disintegrated pickguard by simply routing it away with a dremel...
Steve,
this looks so cool and useful, it's enough to make me risk, dare, invest in the upgrade to 1.4. Thanks!!
You missed one, a very rare early Vega cylinder back in Brazilian Rosewood, that not only will probably sell for far less than any of the modern ones, but sonically smoke any of those mentioned. And...
Agree with the other posts. The bottled hide glues just flat out don't work. I've tried several brands, all failed in one way or another. So I'm back to the old hot glue pot on those areas that need...
I use rosewood dust (saved when I'm sanding the stuff on a power sander) mixed into some gap filling super glue (the thick stuff) available at fine luthier supply shops anywhere.
I agree with Charlie. Use the black fibroid stuff instead of ebony unless you've got some solid experience bending the stuff. Ebony is very difficult to work with and bend. You might need 4 times as...
Have I got a solution for you. I have a wall full of beater, cracked mandolins that I was going to restore and sell. Well, these days, it costs more to fix em than ebay buyers will pay for em. So you...
PS.
When it doesn't go well and you remove too much and get back to the wood in a trouble spot, it's more often easier and faster, rather than try to even it up or "fix it", to strip the whole...
PRACTICE.
I know it sounds crass but there ain't no secrets. The technique can be read about and you can do everything absolutely right and still not have it work. It is more about developing the...
Lotsa ways. Easiest is to use a varnish that is made with fillers in it that create a satin finish rather than a gloss.
If you're mixing your own you can microbubbles, a fine powder made of tiny...
OK. Here's what you need to do. 1. Carve or use the arch of the top to create a mold. Wax paper to protect the area during casting and plaster of paris or hydrocal or something like it to make a cast...
I use an antique spoke shave for the very final stage after rough shaping with sanders and files. I find it is perfect for the last bit of shaping as it'll take off a sliver so fine that although my...
In my experience, it is wise to put a finish on the inside (although there are consequences either way). It's been done on instruments for centuries but was largely abandoned in mass produced factory...
Brad, the way to get a good deal on ebay is to become the top bidder early in an auction and then communicate with the seller. They have a rule now that lets a seller stop the auction before the...
Would do no good to cut the tree now for mandolins or guitars. Old wood that has tone isn't from an old tree it's from a long dead, cut and quartered log that has been seasoning for a long time. Even...