This is the second combination of #German/bigleaf maple. Makes for a very rich, dark tone. Here's the front...
This is the second combination of #German/bigleaf maple. Makes for a very rich, dark tone. Here's the front...
Closeup of top...
Snake peghead. Bruce wanted tortoise binding and ebony buttons...
Three quarter side view...
Bigleaf back and again, the window panes...we're having the curtains dry cleaned. #
very nice...is it sitting on the uffizi?
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Eh, no it's sitting on it's end pin. #
har har har....fitting for the golden age of mandolin building.
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Wrong Bruce! Not Lenny either... #
Very classy combonations of color/binding. Good work, as usual.
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Very nice yet again. Please let me know when you have a "Poor Man's Brentrup!"
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Hans,
Beautiful work - as usual. #Top shelf again from stem to stern! #
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The more I watch you build the happier I am that I own one of your wonderful creations Hans. Stunning A model
Bill
Hans, that is one beautiful mandolin! Perfect in every way!!!
I think this was the first Brentrup combination of German/Bigleaf maple. #It's a beauty both tonally and visually (and is for sale BTW).Originally Posted by (Hans @ Sep. 26 2007, 17:30)
Hans' work is first class...
...and here's the back.
Boy I really love that mandolin's looks and wish I could hear it played. I find myself thinking more of A models these days.
Beautiful, Hans. That back looks like a kettle of hot coals.
Thanks folks! Michael, I sure will miss you at IBMA...
Hans, I will miss you and Maureen too. Too much on my plate to do it all. Between now and January I will be making the shavings fly, then the NAMM show in January, and than back to work in the shop until late May when the "events" really begin for the summer.
Keep an eye or ear out for a couple of my mandolins that will be there. Scott Gates and Thomas Kingsley will have to suffice as my representatives. Young whippersnappers though they are, they are pretty good pickers.
Hans...you continue to amaze me! While I generally don't prefer big leaf Maple, it could be tempting after seeing this one!
It will be sad having both Michael and Dale gone from IBMA this year. You will both be missed.
Have a Great Day!
Joe Vest
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