Mandolin kit from International Violin Co.?

[Gary Watkins]

Has anyone tried this kit? I want to try one and this will be my first attempt.
Thanks,
Gary

[Jim Ferguson]

Hi Gary........I have NOT used that kit, however, I just received my A model mando kit from Saga and it looks very similar......:-) I too am about to embark on the mando building experience........after the Saga I will spend the $$$ and move up to the Stewart MacDonald F-5 mandolin kit. Check it out at: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Kits/Man...dolin_Kit.html
Happy building...:-)
Peace,
Jim

[walt33]

This is a popular subject here. The kits are usually referred to as IV kits. Here are two recent threads on the subject:
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...in-kit-build-1
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...in-kit-build-2

Have fun!

[Bill Snyder]

A lot of members have built the A-style kit. The kit with f holes is in fact the Saga kit. It was so popular here a few years ago that several members inquired about other kits so Ken at International Violin went out and found another company (not Saga) to put together similar kits for f-style and oval hole mandolins.
I built one of the original A-style kits 6 years ago and I thought it was very good for the money. Mine has a really nice, flamey back.

[Philstix]

I built one too. I thought it was good for the money.

[Gary Watkins]

I went ahead and ordered one of these kits. This will be my first one. I"ll post pictures of my progress. Wish me luck.

Thanks,
Gary

[Paul Busman]

Building an instrument and then playing it is one of the best things there is. Good luck.

[Rick Schmidlin]

the Stewart MacDonald F-5 mandolin kit. Check it out at: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Kits/Man...dolin_Kit.html
Happy building...:-)
Peace,Jim

This is the way to go designed by Don of Red Diamond fame and great customer support.