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craigw
Dec-09-2008, 9:11pm
Just finished my latest two WF-5 builds and thought I'd post some pics. This one is #005. It has an adirondack top with red maple back, sides and neck. The neck is 1 3/16" at the nut and the fb has a 12" radius. The faux frets on the fb extension are done with silver wire and the ph is my version of a torch. It has a Bill James tp, Steve Smith bridge and Gotoh tuners with red sea snail buttons. This is a commission build and the buyer didn't want a pick guard. I am very happy with what seems to be really big Bluegrass tone and volume and am in hopes that the buyer will be even happier.:mandosmiley:
craigw
Dec-09-2008, 9:16pm
Here is a full face shot.
craigw
Dec-09-2008, 9:23pm
Peghead.
craigw
Dec-09-2008, 9:24pm
Full back shot.
craigw
Dec-09-2008, 9:29pm
Back closeup.
Skip Kelley
Dec-10-2008, 9:31am
Craig, Awesome looking mandolin! I love your flowerpot design!
Michael Gowell
Dec-10-2008, 3:13pm
I thought it was a torch. Very beaustiful instrument.
Jeff Harvey
Dec-11-2008, 10:39am
Craig, thanks for the custom build with my specs. I cant wait to play it!! I'll make a sound clip after I recieve it later this month.
Mandolusional
Dec-15-2008, 4:40pm
Great job! Love that one piece back, very classic looking.
Erik Thomas
Dec-16-2008, 12:52pm
Hey Craig, great looking mando! I'd love the chance to play one of them when I next get out your way. I'm hoping to make GV in '09.
Erik