Crystal Forest A/N {5 string Jazzer}

[Joey Anchors]

First I have to thank Terry of Crystal Forest Mandolins on taking this project on as it's out of the norm.

Here are the specs on the build:

California Redwood top

Maple back, sides and neck

Ebony fingerboard and headstock cap

White binding

Round hole

Finish will be black top, brown stained back sides and neck.

Waverly Tuner machines

Gold hardware

Scale length: 13 7/8"

Body depth: 1 3/4"

Nut width: 1 3/8"


Photos following.

[Joey Anchors]

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Here Terry has the top fully made and is attaching the already bent sides.

[Joey Anchors]

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Back is glued in place.

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And here the fingerboard is fully assembled..

[Joey Anchors]

More updates photos from Terry!
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Body is fully bound and neck starting to take shape.
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[Joey Anchors]

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Neck is roughly shaped and the truss rod is installed.

[dschonbrun]

great process shots.

[Joey Anchors]

great process shots.

These are all sent from Terry.

[Joey Anchors]

Terry has started staining. I like his idea for an almost completely black top, but you will be able to see the wood grain in the light.

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[Bob Clark]

Gold tailpiece, brown tuner buttons. . .looking good! Are the sides white or just very light at this point?

[Joey Anchors]

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Gold tailpiece, brown tuner buttons. . .looking good! Are the sides white or just very light at this point?

They are not stained yet. Terry will be working his magic on them next.

[pheffernan]

Terry has started staining. I like his idea for an almost completely black top, but you will be able to see the wood grain in the light.

I like his idea, too. That's exactly what I meant by a dark stain, almost black, but translucent, not opaque. It reminds me of the work of Dr. Dave Cohen: http://www.bfstrings.com/#/inventory/359

[Joey Anchors]

I like his idea, too. That's exactly what I meant by a dark stain, almost black, but translucent, not opaque. It reminds me of the work of Dr. Dave Cohen: http://www.bfstrings.com/#/inventory/359

Agreed! I'm glad Terry went that route.. it's going to look great!

[Joey Anchors]

Here is a close-up of the headstock in the raw.

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[Joey Anchors]

Terry is finished with the staining and is no starting the lacquer.

Here is what she looks like before lacquer.
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[soliver]

I'm curious why you chose to have 5 singles rather than 5 courses?

Saving up myself for one of Terry's A/N's too.

[Joey Anchors]

I'm curious why you chose to have 5 singles rather than 5 courses?

Saving up myself for one of Terry's A/N's too.
That is a good question. I wanted to get more of a jazz guitar tone.

[soliver]

I'm excited to see and hear the end product ... Please be sure to share!!

[Joey Anchors]

It's finished! Terry sent these photos today.

He has made my dream come to life!

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[Joey Anchors]

More photos

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[guidoStow]

Beautiful instrument! Enjoy!

[F-2 Dave]

Anxious to hear a sound clip.

[Kalasinar]

Congrats Joey! Looks fantastic, I've been following the progress pics with interest (love seeing things built) and I have found myself liking black top mandolins more and more.

[Joey Anchors]

Anxious to hear a sound clip.

I'll try to post some as soon as I get this gorgeous lady in.:)

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Congrats Joey! Looks fantastic, I've been following the progress pics with interest (love seeing things built) and I have found myself liking black top mandolins more and more.

This one has a transparent black top. I love black tops!

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Better photo of the back.

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