c.2006 Robson Octave Mandolin

[Jake Wildwood]

This octave was made by my friend Dick Robson in Hancock, VT. I figured I'd share while I had it in the shop for a fret level/dress and setup... it's pretty much a stunner in person, too!

Click here for the full blog post & more pics! (http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2013/05/c2006-robson-octave-mandolin.html)

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[tmsweeney]

very nice - looks like the player really digs that box !

[Jake Wildwood]

Oh, it's actually just lighting on the finish. The strings have so much clearance that it'd be REALLY hard to put wear on it... :D

[JEStanek]

It looks lovely. But have him slap a truss rod cover on there! It's like a beautiful wedding cake with a corner unfrosted.

Jamie

[Tavy]

Beautiful, love the headstock design, +1 on the truss rod cover though ;)

[bruce.b]

That is beautiful.

[Cheryl Watson]

Gorgeous! I think that a truss rod cover made to match and blend in with the birdseye headstock overlay would look really nice. Just my leetle opinion.

[Jake Wildwood]

Oh, I totally agree with you fellas, and so does the builder. I offered to cut a bit of birdseye veneer for him, too, but I guess after 7 years of thinking about it he wanted to do it himself... ;)

[Steve Sorensen]

What's the scale length on that Birdseye Beauty?
Steve

[billhay4]

Nice, Jake. How does it sound?
Bill

[Jake Wildwood]

Scale: I thought it was longer when I first held it but it's 23" -- and Bill, the sound is lush and full but crisp as far as focus goes. I wouldn't want to be trying to cut through an old time jam but in a trio or four-piece it would be killer.

[Nevin]

Drool, just drool.

[Pete Jenner]

I think it's fine without a truss rod cover. Don't be a slave to fashion.

[Steve-o]

That OM is a lovely sight to behold - looks like Western Red Cedar on the top. Very nice burst on that exquisite birdseye maple. I'd love to hear it.