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I too don't think "Mass produced" accurately describes Collings production. On my visit there I was surprised how small the place was and how many traditional looking workbenches with traditional...

I think Amy W. is a great performer with genuine charisma. I doubt if I'd have her babysit my kids (they'd lead her further into bad ways) but the music is excellent. Shame she had the tooth put back...

The best way is to write the value in very poor handwriting on the form so $900 becomes more like $90. and some squiggles. Although this works best on private sales....

I was at the gig and I must say it was one of the best I've been to. His voice impressed me most, powerful and effortless.

A fellow blacktop - Nice job, looks really nice.

Roger Siminoff offers numerous options and states of completedness in his kits. He can supply carved red spruce tops AFAIK.

How much are you after? I've got some old mahogany that would suit. I'm in England so it might have to be shipped surface.

Awesome is an overused word but in that mando shows its true meaning. Congratulations.

I used the basic standard clear oil varnish for mine and it dries hard but takes a while to dry compared with spirit varnish - But it was much easier to apply as it brushes on better.

I gave it some harassment from a sanding disc on my drill press. I'll remember the proper way to do it next time as per your tip!

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Really nice - It seems to be saying "play me now!". Excellent work.

That is lovely, the quilt is like an alien sea! I like the design also. (The top looks englemann'esque to me.)

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I'm afraid getting the shellac off resulted in numerous scratches and gouges so it doesn't stand up to close examination. Here's a cople of pics:

My respects and condolences to Charlie's friends and family from me and mine.

This mando started off as an IV kit. I made it into a blacktop and refinished it in oil varnish which is much nicer to use than spirit varnish which is horrid as a finish but OK as a sealer. Do you...

As I understand it the purflings are partly to reinforce the edge as the violin doesn't use kerfed lining just a thin lining strip. I would assume that if one uses kerfed linings purflings wouldn't...

For those wondering why Football arouses such passion I'd just quote legendary Liverpool Manager (Coach) Bill Shankly “Some people believe that football is a matter of life and death. I am very...

I'd recommend the IV kit on the basis that you are likely to make a lot of mistakes that you won't want to make on an expensive kit. Your second attempt at a lot of things is going to be way better...

Very attractive instrument. Is that top Englemann?

Nice Jim - I hear it's pretty tough to bend quilted sides like those.

I was lucky enough to get a DVD of the DIY channel shows (thanks Darren!). They are very good. The amount of commercials is amazing though it is literally five minutes of show then five minutes of...

Some amazing rosettes on this page Lutes

Just don't buy hair bleach at the same time, people will think you are a terrorist!

Here's my little gauge