new electric synth mando

[Turner Burner]

i haven't posted here in a while, but i'm so excited about this new instrument i decided to share it.

this is a 4 string synth mandolin, neck thru body construction, mahogany body, quilted maple top, 1 DiMarzio stacked pro track humbucker, RMC divided saddle synth piezo pickup, will be stained dark blue, a tribute to the Bob Weir Blackknife Modulus guitar.

Matt Artinger is the luthier. This is after only 4 days of work!

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[Brett Byers]

You know how to pick em! Matt Artinger is building some of the best guitars this planet has ever seen. And a nod to Bobby to top it off. You're my kind of guy!

[Turner Burner]

You know how to pick em! Matt Artinger is building some of the best guitars this planet has ever seen. And a nod to Bobby to top it off. You're my kind of guy!

lol - thanks. well the rest of the story is that i was searching the internet for luthiers and somehow stumbled on matt's site. i noticed he built an acoustic electric that kind of reminded me of the blackknife, so i emailed and asked if he could build a replica solid body mandolin. he replied yes, and that he has actually played bobby's guitar while working with steve kimock on ratdog tour in 2008. so i immediately said "you're my guy!"

his wood working skills and finishes are amazing - i posted some guitar pix from his gallery below ...

this mandolin will be my second Bob Weir tribute - here's my Yanuziello "Cowboy Fancy" 8 string.

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[Brett Byers]

I've been thoroughly impressed with everything Matt has done. He has a true gift. I didn't know he worked with Kimock. That makes him even cooler. In my book, Matt Artinger takes the definition of "form and function" to a whole new level. Please post pics of your new mando when it's done. I can't wait to see the final product.

[joshua collum]

please keep us posted on this! That's an awesome looking mandolin. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Don Stiernberg]

what are the three holes along the upper rim for?

[Turner Burner]

what are the three holes along the upper rim for?

The RMC divided saddle synth pickup has 3 EQ knobs - we decided to mount them on the top to avoid cluttering the top more. Matt had the great idea of recessing them from the surface.

I formatted the controls to mimic my Steve Ryder EM-54 synth. See sketch below.

Matt is getting ready to stain/ spray/ finish this one next! (The crazy looking alligator case in the background isn't mine :)

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[Dfyngravity]

So are there any updates on this emano? Anxiously waiting to see the finished product.