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    Default Max distressed Silverangel 341

    Ken Ratcliff said he hand carves everything from scratch. Because of the 1850 redwood top he had a learning curve. Note how much belly the top and back have. He has to hand make the bridge. There's a lot of air in there and you can feel it ( I know it's not supposed to be against you but it sometimes I do ). This thing is so woody and very loud. It looks like it's 150 years old (and the top is and then some). Note the unusual shape of the truss rod cover. Click image for larger version. 

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    Last edited by edandjudy3946; Aug-23-2014 at 12:08pm.
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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful

    Use it in good health.
    Giving this another try.

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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    Sweet looking Mando ,really does look 150 years old

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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    Awesome.... THAT is great distressing. It genuinely looks 150 years old.
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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    Sweet Man! One of these is on my wish list. That "old" look pretty much rocks! Ken also does carving on someof his mandolins if I'm not mistaken?

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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    I usually don't like intentionally distressed mandolins (any instrument for that matter), but this one is really cool. I would say it's looks more aged than distressed. Very natural looking. I really like the headstock inlay in that it looks more like a candle than a torch. I would to love to hear how it sounds.

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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    These redwood Silverangels are my new favorites. Just. Can't. Stop. Looking.

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    Default Re: Max distressed Silverangel 341

    Beautiful. I like how it looks like it's a hundred years old already.
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