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    Info on Newell F appreciated

    If anybody here knows the contact info if the person that bought my "stretched F" model mandolin I would appreciate knowing it.
    Thanks,
    Keith
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    Info appreciated

    If anybody here know the contact info of the people that bought either my F octave or bouzouki I would appreciate it.
    Thanks,
    Keith
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    I want to build an electric mandolin

    I know nothing about electric mandolins, any links and advice would be much appreciated.
    Keith Newell
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    Re: Is this bridge/saddle height too much?

    Bridge height can't have a general +/- area because every builders curvature is different. What is important is break over angle of strings on bridge...that is your downward pressure. I have built...
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    Re: Mandolin accessories ad for cafe

    Remaining to have a tentative hold, If all goes well I will let you know.
    Keith
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    Re: Mandolin accessories ad for cafe

    Knot tailpiece is spoken for. Two left get them while they're hot.
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    Mandolin accessories ad for cafe

    Check out mandolin accessories in the classifieds, support the cafe with a donation and receive a free tailpiece. Mounting holes are direct replacement for any standard mandolin tailpiece.
    Keith...
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    1st of two

    Finishing two identical mandolins. same wood, same tree, same section.143041143040
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    Re: To read or not to read...

    I read music, can't do tab well but some of the tunes I play best are from just playing in a session. Both have a place and no reason why you can't do both. Sometimes I learn a tune from session.org...
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    Re: Bluegrass vs Irish Trad...

    I play both and just have more damn fun at a Trad Irish session.
    Keith
  11. Re: HNY friends, this is how I spent the eve

    Good call, these have about 18% less-arch than my normal one which over time I felt were a bit to much. Still alot of arch but the light color makes it hard to tell. Has become more of my norm....You...
  12. HNY friends, this is how I spent the eve

    Happy New Year everyone. I spent my eve putting a few base coats of shellac on these two beauties. One is mine (not sure which one) and the others up for grabs.142301142302142303
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    Re: My second sunk top !!!

    Braces are not in mandolins. Tonebars are and they are for sound/vibration transmission. They don't add anything structural.
    Keith
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    Re: Who uses CNC tops and backs?

    I CNC to a generous rough. The final is the voicing and such which I feel the CNC is like telling the wood no, you are not going to be a jewelry box but an instrument. The rough product versus the...
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    Re: guess it's in my genes

    I don't think I want it any more.
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    Re: guess it's in my genes

    Dad was a gunsmith and machinist, he was a "maker" all his life. He would just look at something and know how to improve/fix it. Im older than him now and I start to see where and why he was that...
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    guess it's in my genes

    I Can't sit and just watch a tv show. I can do it if I'm working on something and that's the thing, I can't just not make. So I will at my own pace and my own design and then offer up the fruits of...
  18. looking for one of my old instruments.

    A few years ago I built a zouk and an F style octave mandolin. I had a hard drive crash and lost a lot of info (yeah I know I'm a negligent as the next newb) and I'm wanting to know who has them. You...
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    Re: Celluloid binding glue question

    Yeah any of the glues that have acetone in them are going to attack the Lacquer.they work the best but gotta be careful. Weldon #16 is my favorite.
    Keith
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    Re: Help on a silly problem please

    Thanks all Yes JB that was the trick I just couldn't remember how to do it. Thought I may stop building because of family and work stuff but realized I can not just sit around for the little free...
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    Help on a silly problem please

    I want to add a link to my signature that will say "More Newell Mandolins" to a folder on my facebook that anyone can see even if your not a member of Facebook. I used to know how to do that but I...
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    Re: Nice shop for sale - Kieth Newell's

    I didn't put individual prices as I was waiting to see if anyone was open to a larger package deal rather than break everything up and piece it out.
    Keith
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    Re: Arching templates

    I agree, thickness most important and yes curvature plays a factor but second to thickness.
    Keith
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    Re: Cut and fit neck dovetail by hand

    All of mine are cut and fit by hand.
    Keith
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    Re: Keith Newell v Weber A v Collings MT/MT2

    When I build a spec instrument I offer the 48 hr return. If build to custom And not to their liking I prefer a conversation. One man shop is not a bad thing at all in my mind. Probably more...
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