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Very nice Pete! I own an Almuse Mandostrat, and I must say Pete's work is top notch. Second to none in scale/proportion & detail on his "replica" mandolins.

Nice Tom....thanks for sharing.

Very nice Tom! Would love to have the tab for that !?!

Thanks Tom.

Check out Steve James book: ROOTS & BLUES MANDOLIN pg.41. He has come up with an open G tuning for playing slide on 8 string mando, but it requires some string changes. The tuning is: gG Dg Bd dd....

Nice Tom........how about some tab?

It's called "character", Pete...............;).............& just so you know, Pete's joking. I ordered the Strat with a "road worn" finish!

Got word today from Pete at Almuse that my "Strat" emando (pictured above) shipped today! Can't wait to get it, will post a review once I do. P.S. Nice work Andrew, I love seeing everyones creations...

Thanks guys, I'm gonna try to make it.

Thanks Randolph.

Thanks Dale. Someone asked me if the Blackbird was part of Epi's "goth" series! I had no idea they have an all-black "goth" series: t-bird bass, explorer, etc. Now knowing this I'm thinking of...

I was considering going to the one in November, just wondering if anyone has any comments or input. Thanks.

Looks good Ben. I now see that you had the fingerboard taped off, from your first pic I thought you had painted it white as well. Let us know how it sounds.

Cosmo, So you used the stain with the frets in place & w/o sanding? Is this correct? StewMac recommends cleaning with naptha & then sanding to 600 grit, which of course would require removing the...

Nice Ben. I see you've routed for a second pup as well. What kind of pup set-up are you going with? And yes, its the "Rat Rod Blackbird"!

@ Cosmo, Thanks for the info.

@ Pete, the finish on the body is the stock flat black, no changes.

@ Larry, Yeah the neck, nut & headstock may be next!

@ Rico, Have you personally tried any of that fretboard stain?

Here is an updated pic on the Monsterbird project aka the Blackbird. Everything has been blacked out: Schaller Mini Tuners, custom matte black pickguard/black screws, knobs & 3-way switch, strap...

Nice Pete.

Thanks JR. I'm working on posting some clips.

Thanks Tony, Yet another example of buying low-end & upgrading through mods.

This is my customized Epiphone Mandobird IV. I routed a hole near the bridge for a second pup and added an on/on/on selector switch between the knobs. The neck pup is a stock Almuse 4HC humbucker...