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    Re: Significant mandolin luthiers

    It is a while since I posted here because of several personal issues and the fact that I got interested in violins. lol.

    I have recently purchased a Stiver mandolin which I find to be totally the...
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    Re: Sycamore vs. Maple

    I have a question regarding identifying wood. Is it possible to test the "DNA"?
  3. Re: bass boo boo OH BOY (no mandolin content)

    I am attaching photos of the process and completed repair. Now I have my fingers crossed that the repair will hold when string pull is applied! Paul's observation about bass wood being used in the...
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    Paul, I have decided to use your bolt up method. I am not removing the fingerboard because the previous repair had a plug already in the fingerboard. I have removed the plug and am now in the...
  5. Re: bass boo boo OH BOY (no mandolin content)

    The owner brought the bass to me for repair. I build instruments and do repair on fiddles and mandolins, etc. I have a good bit of experience on repairs but not on basses. I told the owner this...
  6. Re: bass boo boo OH BOY (no mandolin content)

    Thanks to all who have offered information and suggestions. I am going to discuss this with the owner today and see what they want to do.
  7. bass boo boo OH BOY (no mandolin content)

    I am attaching photos of a Kay bass which was involved in an accident.

    I am hoping someone who knows basses will chime in here.

    A piece of furniture fell on the neck of this bass and broke...
  8. Re: Fretboard extension - my build - question

    Seems like no one is saying anything to you, so................

    The construction you describe is similar to the old Gibson A & F style fretboard arrangement. In the Gibson design the top was...
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    Re: Gibson A model

    For some reason the photo of the rear of the headstock did not load, so I am trying again.


    90699

    Naturally it now shows up ok after I reposted.
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    Gibson A model

    Attached photos are of a Gibson A model mandolin, serial number 19682, FON 2209 which I believe will be a new addition to the archives. I checked the existing list and found two other listed...
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    Re: neck block size

    OK, just to close the book on this thread....

    I am now 6 days into the "new" neck set with the modifications mentioned above and the mandola is staying together. Played it in a jam session last...
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    Re: IV Kit arrived today Is this normal?

    I assume the kit came from International Violin because of the name in the background. If you are unhappy with the top, and I can see where you might be, I would e-mail these pictures to them and...
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    Re: neck block size

    I have rebuilt the mandola as follows:

    Extended the neck block by approx. 1"
    Removed a section from the back plate and increased the thickness to approx 3/16" at the heel button as well as...
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    HHG question

    I have started using HHG for my construction projects. It is working fine and I have not had a problem, but, I wonder: After I use the glue I turn it off and it may be two days later when I use it...
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    Re: mandola graduations

    Another vote for Siminoff's plan. I have built 2 H-5 copies using this plan as well as another mandola of my own design but used the H-5 plan as a starting point for graduation on it.

    All of my...
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    Re: First Build- 2 Point Mandola

    Really nice job. Looks great. As others have noted would like to hear how it sounds.
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    Re: neck block size

    Rob, I may just do what you have shown in this photo plus a very large screw through the heel button.

    Just joking about the screw but when I redo the neck block I may very well remove a section of...
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    Re: neck block size

    Thanks to all who have responded.

    Just to comment on the quote from Martin:

    These two instruments have caused me to tear my hair and fingernails etc. I have built 13 from scratch and this...
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    neck block size

    I have two instruments with which I have the same problem. I cannot get a neck to remain glued in place with either.

    One of these is mandolin which was built long ago by a friend. The neck...
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    Re: '27? F4 on Ebay

    I wonder about your comment re the neck not being made by Gibson. Just curious as I am not interested in the mando. Just trying to learn more about this vintage instrument. What do you base that...
  21. Thread: legacy

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    legacy

    100 years from now who in your opinion will be the top ten mandolin luthiers/manufacturers from a collector's standpoint?

    My list:

    1. Loar era Gibson
    2. Gilchirst
    3. Nugget
    4. ...
  22. Re: 1974 Gibson F5 - what's top of the market?

    I bought a new one in 1974. I had "Gibson Fever". Worst mistake I ever made. Traded it for a fiddle and a Japanese copy F5.

    Lost big time on that deal. Paid $1500.00. Lots of money in...
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    Re: Filler too dark

    Thanks for the advise. Acutally the inlay fits except for one place. I removed the filler from the bad place and replaced it with a bit of maple and all is well. It is not perfect but neither am I.
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    Filler too dark

    I am doing an inlay on a maple headstock. The inlaid piece is purpleheart.

    I have tried maple filings with titebond and with CA. Both are too dark.

    Any tricks out there to lighten the filler...
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    Re: titebond or hot hide glue

    I have just been through this debate personally after a quick failure of a neck joint on a new build.

    After thinking the whole situation over I believe that the problem I had with Titebond was...
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