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  1. Mar-10-2017, 1:51pm #1
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    Default New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Andy Poe is building a custom Poe Scout for me with a Redwood top and Cocobolo back and sides.

    Components will include Rubner tuners, a one-piece bridge, and a Nugget tailpiece. It will be strung with Thomastik Mittels and have a spirit varnish finish.

    Getting close now!

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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    That instrument is proof that point and curlicues are not necessary for a beautiful instrument.
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Sweet!

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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    I'm not sure if the redwood compliments the cocobolo or vice versa, but whichever way it is, it works. Very, very nice.
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Very very very nice!!!
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    I really like redwood as a tonewood. I have it paired with maple on both my 10 string mandola and 10 string mandocello.
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    That cocobolo back looks mighty fine, Don. And the TI's are an interesting thought. I've been wondering what strings to try next given Andy's instructions to install a set with gauges of .010 / .014 / .024 / .034.
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Peter Bagale at Northfield Mandolins came through with the Nugget Tailpiece that I think was made for an instrument like this!

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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Andy Poe just finished testing my Poe Scout in the white and will be breaking it down to finish it now.

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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    That is a beautiful instrument.
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    I don't know that I've ever seen an unfinished instrument look so finished. There's just so much color and visual interest to the redwood top and cocobolo back. I can't wait to see it varnished!
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Really nice aesthetic choices all around.
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Curious about the Cocobolo tone? How is it different than the standard Maple?... It is certainly beautiful!
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    Quote Originally Posted by soliver View Post
    Curious about the Cocobolo tone? How is it different than the standard Maple?... It is certainly beautiful!
    I expect it to sound like all the other Poe Scouts despite the wood differences. I'm looking forward to finding out soon!
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    What a beautiful mandolin! Makes me miss my old Thormahlen flatty that I eventually traded. DOH!!
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    Default Re: New Poe Scout Build: Redwood over Cocobolo

    I look forward to hearing a nice sound sample from this one!

    Congrats. It is beautiful.
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