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Thanks!

I understand completely. I wrestled with the same idea.
In the end, I wanted something unique, different, that was not too difficult to convert, and would have an awesome sound.

I...

https://youtu.be/jWyUMUI4f2c

Thank you.
I like having something unique and a little off center

Another sound clip.
Forgive my playing ability.

https://youtu.be/qiYrA0bKOew

Some sound.
My playing is not the best. I have nerve damage in my left shoulder/arm/hand.
My fingers don’t always do what I ask.

But you get the idea.

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I’ve been looking for the right instrument to do this conversion. A few weeks ago, on Craigslist, I found a 1965 Harmony tenor guitar, model H950T. It was a two hour drive away but after seeing the...

I wanted to say thank you to all who took a look at my tenor project and particularly those who left a comment.
This was my first post here. It won’t be my last.

Working on a Harmony H1216T...

Boeh Mandolins in Minneapolis.

He has an F-style, foreign made, that he sets up for you.

http://www.boehmandolins.com/index.php?p=1_20_Stephens-mandolins-and-Video

I have had my “Stephens”...

Last WIP photos

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Thank you.

Yes, it has a 21” scale length.
It was a real learning experience.

Starting on another older banjo this week. It won’t be as elaborate but it will have more hand carving
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Some other WIP pics

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A few more “in process” pics

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I saw these tailpieces on older mandolins just this morning on Ebay.

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I’m going to try to snag those mandolins if they don’t go for too much.

Some in-process pics.

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I found the “before” pictures

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Those are nice!
I like stuff that’s a little out of the ordinary.

I’m going to try my hand at carving some out of fossil bone
Will be interesting to see how they hold up.

If you ever want...

Wow!
Thank you for tracking that down.
Pretty close to what I have.

Great resource too.

Thanks again!

It would make sense that the manufacturers would be close to a source of skin. I think many of the tanneries were located in New England. The skins would have required extensive processing, drying...

I’m sure it sweetened that maple and to your ear, it still makes everything sound better.
These things are important.
Good for the spirit.
Thanks for telling the story.

I find that things with a story and a history seem to sound and feel better than something manufactured or mass produced. I’ll bet that workbench has seen some things.

Thanks for your reply!

I used to import a great deal of fossil mastodon material from Siberia. I have about 1500 pounds of that fossil material in my shop. I know how to work it quickly and efficiently. This bridge is a...

Thank you!

It’s hard to tell who the original maker was. Your assessment seems appropriate. Lots of different labels used common parts back in the day. There are other instruments in my collection...

The 1/8” square stock for the flesh hoop is an excellent idea. I can picture in my head the value of the corners holding everything in place. Great tip. I’m going to remember that for the next...

I’m working on that.

The problem is that I’ve been playing Mandolin just a year now.
I have the banjo tuned as an OM so I can use the same chord patterns on the tenor.
The scale length is...

Thank you.

Lots of things go on in Oberlin. I’m still finding out about new things.
I’ve only been playing for about a year and I mainly play the mandolin. (Yes, 58 years old and just starting)...

“I generally leave the tension hoop just a bit higher initially, than where I want it to finish up. I'll leave that way for few weeks or so and pull it again after the head is good and dried out. I...

Thank you. Yes, it was a very mediocre instrument. The original intent was to add a little carving and make some necessary repairs. The project grew a bit as I learned more about construction. Garyn...