Sawchyn S-5 varnish [Archive] - Mandolin Cafe Forum

BradB

Nov-02-2005, 10:15pm

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Beautiful hand-rubbed burst (the photo doesn't do it real justice), ebony pickguard, Adirondack spruce top, varnish finish.

BradB

Nov-02-2005, 10:17pm

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I need to learn how to take better photos.

BradB

Nov-02-2005, 10:18pm

Colorful fern inlay.
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BradB

Nov-02-2005, 10:20pm

The whole thang.
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ShaneJ

Nov-02-2005, 10:33pm

Wow! That is one beautiful mandolin! Congrats! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I REALLY like the handrubbed bursts - they just have that vintage vibe. Plus the wood grain isn't hidden, even on the darker-colored edges. Excellent color choice on yours.

Nice trussrod cover too - makes it a true custom. How's she sound?

BradB

Nov-02-2005, 10:49pm

Thanks for the compliments. Peter Sawchyn calls that color "cordovan burst". It sounds really good, and plays easily. It's not the loudest mando I've played, but it still has good volume, and the ones that were louder didn't have as sweet a tone. I'm sure it will get even better with time. I own 2 Sawchyn mandos, and I feel very fortunate to have them. I'm sure they will both be lifetime instruments for me.

Brad B.

ShaneJ

Nov-02-2005, 11:11pm

I have a pair of boots that I polish with cordovan polish - same color. Also my favorite boots! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

BlueMountain

Nov-03-2005, 10:46am

Lovely. I take it this is the S-5 you use on MandoZine. Sounds nice, too: http://www.mandozine.com/recordings/Mp3/MandoFanfare.mp3

BradB

Nov-03-2005, 11:39am

Lovely. I take it this is the S-5 you use on MandoZine. Sounds nice, too: http://www.mandozine.com/recordings/Mp3/MandoFanfare.mp3
On Mandolin Fanfare I actually played both my Sawchyn S-5 and Sawchyn A-2, and I recorded each one twice to make it sound like a larger ensemble, so it's a little difficult to pick out the S-5's sound. But if you listen closely for the harmony part in the far right channel you might pick it out. On June Apple I used the S-5 for both parts.

Brad