Thank you to all who have responded.
My daytime job has been in the graphic design/communications field where I have provided marketing and communication solutions to all sorts of industries, but my...
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Thank you to all who have responded.
My daytime job has been in the graphic design/communications field where I have provided marketing and communication solutions to all sorts of industries, but my...
Hi MandolinCafe community.
I'm a small builder of Archtop Guitars and Mandolins located in the Pacific Northwest.
https://artisanarchtops.com/
Trying to break into the craft.
My outreach question...
I used LMI's MKT 9 Self Cross Link. I wanted a water based format. I found I would put coats on too thick (beginner) and they would pool in the re-curve, of that I would sand too much and break thru...
Thank you for that link correction... I'll get the hang of it.
I spare the forum any sound clip. I'm a closet player.
Marty - realty like your tail pieces!!!! I did not like the standard cast one that I used and would like to make a custom "archtop" style that fits the lines and appeal of the mandolin..... that's...
Regarding sound - I think the back curve is too deep. Again - first try at this & feel the overly developed arch is too dramatic aesthetically and does not take into consideration the air space. My...
Think I should have posted my thread in the "Builders" section.
http://http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?91975-First-mando-success!
Lots to...
High on my first mando build - thought I would toss it out to show.
I thought I would compound the issue by building a custom style. This is a hybrid body modeled after a gypsy jazz guitar. BIG...
GREAT!
Thank you both for answering with the news I wanted to hear.
Plowing full steam ahead into design and construction.
Much appreciate the input and community for their experience!!
Flush with the success of my first custom build, I am interested in my next design having a custom ebony tail piece much like an archtop guitar. My question is tail piece length and overall string...
I have a G F4 1918 that came with a funky circular mirror stuck dead top center of the peghead (above then MOP Gibson inlay) - I have posted about this interesting addition. I choose to remove and...
I recently purchased an f4 that has a small circular mirror dot set into the top of the headstock... I have not seen this before and wondering if someone put this there?? - I am considering removing...
Thank you John
1 big problem...
I understood your information, but then I went to your web site and saw your instruments... very nice... this causes beginner anxiety - compounded with my MAS!!!
...
I thought I would chime in a bit here..
I have had all 3 versions of mandolins by Ken of SilverAngle mandolins.
I specifically sought his instruments out because he had a wider nut width and the...
Thank you Lefty...
Being new to the kit and assembly process - what is a "fixture", and is this explained in the accompanying booklet? I am assuming it aligns the neck and body to the proper angles?...
Hi Big Joe
Thank you for the tips!!
After it arrives, I will work with it a bit and see how it is set up. I would be looking for a new, properly set-up adjustable bridge, so I may be sending...
Looking at a Siminoff F5 or Dola kit... that MAS itch...
This would be my first kit and have some woodworking and instrument refinishing skills, so I am up to it.
I have done some reading of...
Hi Joe
Thank you - that was very good information that I had not considered. Yes, one of the main reasons for this purchase was not for the resale/investment value, but the value of the tonal...
Mike - yes, you have a good point - furniture would be a good comparison.
I also enjoy the auto auctions and simply do not understand the value relation. I will see a BEAUTIFUL car that has be...
I am anticipating the arrival of a 1918 F4 Gibson.
It will have normal wear and will not need any repairs, but I have the vision in my head what it could be if it were restored/refinished.
Here's...
Dave - Thank you for your update and input - yes, that did answer my question and was worded so that my non-rocket scientist brain could visualize and understand. I had tried to do several searches,...
Hi Jim -
Thank you for your info.
Did you find that it effected the sound quality? ( more treble or bass.. and did it effect how the sound chamber created harmonics?
Not being an engineer or...
I have seen a few mandolins and guitars that have side sound holes. I have not had the opportunity to play or listen to an instrument with this configuration.
Has anyone played this style, and how...
Hi Dan - Ol' Rattler update. This message board has been the way to go to get right to business!. I talked with Stephen - a very nice and open person. He related that Ol'Rattler is being reviewed at...