Look what I made

[markishandsome]

My first acoustic instrument, a 4-string octave mandolin that looks like a banjo. The x-braced top is from a Lowe's whitewood 1x12. Back and sides are maple. Mahogany neck with maple headstock. I tried making the headstock out of mahogany, but they kept breaking in dramatic ways. Tailpiece, bridge, fretboard and nut are all cocobolo. Anyway here's some pictures.

[markishandsome]

Side-ish view

[markishandsome]

Beauty and the beast

[markishandsome]

A shot of the fretboard

[JEStanek]

Neat Looking. What's it sound like?

Jamie

[Lane Pryce]

I was wondering the same thing!! Lp

[markishandsome]

It sound pretty guitar-like with less bass. #Sorta plunky but not too banjo-ish. #I was shooting for a Selmer vibe but not really sure I captured it. #Trying to post a sound clip...doesn't look good.

[Bill Snyder]

How about a shot of the tailpiece. I am curious about its design.
Edit: I see your post in the Picture of your Tailpiece thread.

[Eric F.]

Way cool!