New emandos

thistle3585 · 11-06-2009, 09:21 AM

I got a couple instruments done and thought I'd post some photos. The two single cutaways are carved tops that I have been experimenting with. Thanks for looking.

I have strayed though as I am now finishing up an F5 and working on an OM.

Clif Wayland · 11-06-2009, 10:02 AM

Very nice! The red may be my fav, but I enjoy the sight of them all.
I hope to start mine in the next month or so.

Steve Perry · 11-06-2009, 11:43 AM

I like the red one too!... and the inline headstock. Very Trini Lopez-ish.

Andrew, can you tell us the tonal differences between the tune-o-matic and the flat style bridges?

thistle3585 · 11-06-2009, 11:59 AM

The only difference as a result of the bridge type is the amount of sustain. I think the hardtail bridge offers more sustain and a more solid tone as a result. The natural finish has a coil tapping P/P pot, so the primary tone difference is as a result of the wiring schematics. The red one has no switching options but I will install a switch or P/P pot if the buyer wants one. I don't really have any plan to continue to use the hardtail bridge on the carved top instrument. It was one of several prototypes when trying to decide on the amount of arch and the design. The red one is the closest to the final design except for the ones with a traditional TOM bridge with stop tailpiece.

jlsmandolin1952 · 11-06-2009, 04:19 PM

Andrew,
Great looking instruments! I see that you have used the Rosewood saddle mount (Bridge) on the Sunburst? Love the look of the Sunburst, and the Carved body.
John
www.jlsmithmandolins.com

Daniel Nestlerode · 11-06-2009, 06:39 PM

Very nice! I dig the nat'l one, but you've got a very good looking blue there on the 2 point, too.

Daniel

JEStanek · 11-06-2009, 06:55 PM

I like the blue best, myself. Great looking trio, Andrew.

Jamie

thistle3585 · 11-07-2009, 08:28 AM

The "blue" is actually seafoam green.

JEStanek · 11-07-2009, 08:35 AM

It's my favorite of the three. I love that seafoam green, on e-mandos.

Jamie

F-2 Dave · 11-07-2009, 09:34 AM

Another vote for the seafoam, although they're all beautiful.

Chief · 11-07-2009, 02:14 PM

I want all three. Now if I just hit Power Ball!!!!

11-06-2009, 09:21 AM	#1
thistle3585 Andrew C. Jerman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: IN Posts: 1,555	New emandos I got a couple instruments done and thought I'd post some photos. The two single cutaways are carved tops that I have been experimenting with. Thanks for looking. I have strayed though as I am now finishing up an F5 and working on an OM. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.crossroadswood.com

11-06-2009, 10:02 AM	#2
Clif Wayland Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, OH Posts: 52	Re: New emandos Very nice! The red may be my fav, but I enjoy the sight of them all. I hope to start mine in the next month or so.

11-06-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
Steve Perry Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Elizabethtown, Ky Posts: 421	Re: New emandos I like the red one too!... and the inline headstock. Very Trini Lopez-ish. Andrew, can you tell us the tonal differences between the tune-o-matic and the flat style bridges? __________________ Steve Perry Sumi SF5 Birdseye "Quit thinkin'... Just play"

11-06-2009, 11:59 AM	#4
thistle3585 Andrew C. Jerman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: IN Posts: 1,555	Re: New emandos The only difference as a result of the bridge type is the amount of sustain. I think the hardtail bridge offers more sustain and a more solid tone as a result. The natural finish has a coil tapping P/P pot, so the primary tone difference is as a result of the wiring schematics. The red one has no switching options but I will install a switch or P/P pot if the buyer wants one. I don't really have any plan to continue to use the hardtail bridge on the carved top instrument. It was one of several prototypes when trying to decide on the amount of arch and the design. The red one is the closest to the final design except for the ones with a traditional TOM bridge with stop tailpiece. __________________ http://www.crossroadswood.com

11-06-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
jlsmandolin1952 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC. Posts: 73	Re: New emandos Andrew, Great looking instruments! I see that you have used the Rosewood saddle mount (Bridge) on the Sunburst? Love the look of the Sunburst, and the Carved body. John www.jlsmithmandolins.com

11-06-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
Daniel Nestlerode Katharsh it Pennsyltucky! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 1,251 Blog Entries: 54	Re: New emandos Very nice! I dig the nat'l one, but you've got a very good looking blue there on the 2 point, too. Daniel __________________ The Fifth Course, my mando-blog Mandos of the San Joaquin, a group for those of us in central California ***** \| Epiphone Mando(la)bird \| Fender mandocaster \| Gary Vessel F5 \| Weber Alder #2 mandola \|

11-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
JEStanek Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 7,798 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New emandos I like the blue best, myself. Great looking trio, Andrew. Jamie __________________ There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946 + Give Blood, Save a Life +

11-07-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
thistle3585 Andrew C. Jerman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: IN Posts: 1,555	Re: New emandos The "blue" is actually seafoam green. __________________ http://www.crossroadswood.com

11-07-2009, 08:35 AM	#9
JEStanek Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 7,798 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New emandos It's my favorite of the three. I love that seafoam green, on e-mandos. Jamie __________________ There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946 + Give Blood, Save a Life +

11-07-2009, 09:34 AM	#10
F-2 Dave Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halfway, MO Posts: 93	Re: New emandos Another vote for the seafoam, although they're all beautiful.

11-07-2009, 02:14 PM	#11
Chief Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Duluth Mn. Posts: 145	Re: New emandos I want all three. Now if I just hit Power Ball!!!! __________________ Chief. Way up North. Breedlove Quartz FF. Blue Star Mando Blaster. Mann SEM 5. Gold flake Mandobird. Wailing resonator mandolin. Johnson resonator mandolin. Gold Tone mandolin banjo. JL Smith 5 string electric.