Ludewig new 2 point design

**Dale Ludewig** · Sep-09-2005, 6:17pm

I'm going to try to post a picture of this little guy just strung up a few days ago in the white. It's designed to be a jazz instrument (obviously). Just thought people might be interested. So here we go- please be patient; I have problems getting these pictures down to size....... Wait til you see the finished item. Blue drives some people nuts. I believe this one will be emerald green. Seriously. Mock me if you must, but I can't help myself. I've found the perfect color.

**Dale Ludewig** · Sep-09-2005, 6:20pm

We'll try again at the pic. Pardon me.

**Dale Ludewig** · Sep-09-2005, 6:24pm

Well, if that last pic came through, let's have another go at a better resolution.

**glauber** · Sep-09-2005, 7:06pm

Wow!

**groveland** · Sep-09-2005, 7:13pm

Dale, you just want to torment me. That's what this is about, right?

**WireBoy** · Sep-09-2005, 8:21pm

Dale,
#that looks fabulous. #make sure you give us a better look at the head stock when you're done. #love the abalone blocks on the fingerboard.

**jasona** · Sep-09-2005, 8:23pm

wow!

**kyblue** · Sep-09-2005, 11:08pm

Can't wait to see it in living color!

Paula

**Ted Eschliman** · Sep-10-2005, 5:51am

Incredible!
But from the Ludewig work bench, we'd expect nothing less...
Normally, I'd steer into safer waters than Emerald Green, but Dale's on to something here. That color would superbly pull the best out of the abalone inlay. (Go for it!)
Like a fine piece of jewelry, and no doubt it will pack the tone to match.

**Steve Davis** · Sep-10-2005, 2:44pm

I want one too! #

**Dale Ludewig** · Sep-10-2005, 5:24pm

Thanks all. Yes, Ted, wading into the emerald green waters is going to be done carefully. But I've done color samples and I think I've got it.
I got the pickguard designed and made and attached today. If anyone's interested, say so and I'll post a pic. Now I can take it back apart and finish it (gulp). Only problem is I don't want to- I want to keep playing the little bugger.

**mandomick** · Sep-10-2005, 7:28pm

Originally Posted by (Dale Ludewig @ Sep. 10 2005, 18:24)

#If anyone's interested, say so and I'll post a pic. #Now I can take it back apart and finish it (gulp). #Only problem is I don't want to- I want to keep playing the little bugger.

Well post it already!!!

**J. Mark Lane** · Sep-10-2005, 8:18pm

Well, if there's anybody who can pull off a wild color scheme, it's Dale.

I really like the design of this thing. In a world where everybody is Copying The Great Master Of All Things, it is nice to be reminded that, well, everybody really isn't.

Awesome, Dale. Really innovative, and really pretty. And I know you well enough to know it won't get out of your shop if it doesn't also sound wonderful.

I am totally into the idea of emerald green. And my Irish wife will love it. <g> I can hardly wait to see the finished product. (Not to mention that once it's done he'll be starting on MINE!)

**ira** · Sep-10-2005, 8:42pm

beautiful design. i love a 2 point! i also like the shape up top at the peghead.

**B. T. Walker** · Sep-10-2005, 8:47pm

I can hardly wait to see the green, too, because in all likelyhood, it is going on my Emory Lester model next. #Here is a picture of the green sample Dale sent me.

**glauber** · Sep-10-2005, 9:05pm

This is lovely, Dale. It will make someone very happy.

**F5G WIZ** · Sep-10-2005, 10:34pm

Dale
Guess you finally got your shop dried out! Looks great! Are you going to be in Townsend the last weekend of Sept. again. I will be there. Hope to see you there.

Darrin

**van** · Sep-11-2005, 1:09am

Very cool instrument Dale! I think that green will set it off. Nothing excites me more than an instrument in the white.

**Dale Ludewig** · Sep-11-2005, 7:20am

Well here goes. Pickguard attached. Jim, yes I hope it makes someone happy: me! I'm planning on keeping this one as a "sample".

**Dale Ludewig** · Sep-11-2005, 7:22am

Oops- sorry- the "happy" comment was addressed to you, glauber.

**glauber** · Sep-11-2005, 9:33am

That's good. Maybe i'll see it when i finally come over to check out your mandolins.

**mandoman15** · Sep-11-2005, 12:50pm

wow, dan that's looking really nice, love the shape love tpickguard love everything about it... can't wait to see it in color, although it would be awesome as a blonde...:p

**PaulD** · Sep-11-2005, 10:45pm

I'm looking forward to seeing the green as well... but I don't have a problem with blue mandolins! Very nice, Dale!

Paul Doubek

**John Zimm** · Sep-12-2005, 10:33am

Dale-looks like the same one you let me play the other week in Waunakee. #I had a fantastic and educational time-the mandos were so playable-the strings were incredibly low to the fingerboard compared to the Mk I play. #Great work.

-John.