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I'm 68 and had all three issues for years. Seems like I should be "protected" by now.

I've built 20 or so guitars, about half using "torrified" tops and bracing. My experience has been a positive one. I make my own bracing using torrified spruce as well. I feel (all things equal)...

Started in mid 1970s --Borrowed Kay A style > 1970's Aria F style > 1924 Gibson Snakehead > 1998 Rattlesnake F-5 > 2000 Gilchrist F-5 > 1922 Gibson F-5 > Nowhere to go now!! ALL DONE

200699
No mando content, just a new guitar build. 00 size

There used to be a jam at Clay's Corner in Brasstown on Friday nights. I know that Clay closed the store, but heard the someone may have started the jam sessions again. Worth checking out to see if...

The binding on the "First Loar" June 1 1922 has the same discoloration. Gilchrist told me he felt it was caused by some type of solvent used to "clean the mandolin". The discoloration is not just on...

Mine is in remission--- but it was VERY costly!!!

I live 15 miles from that location but I'm in California on vacation. Just my luck there are a few instruments at that sale that are OK.

Saw them in Albuquerque on the 16th of Oct. and Andrew was playing an A style Sullivan that was Sullivan's personal mando. Sounded good.

I have #14 and its a good strong mandolin. I also have played #10 & 15 and were both good. #14 may be for sale.

There is a youtube video of the Dawg playing this loar.
https://youtu.be/jYVpR6ApHd8

Looking for a source of reproduction 1920's case latches and locks. The new Master Model cases from Gibson seem to have new latches that look like the old ones. Any ideas?

I play upright and mando (not during the same song) in a folk band. A Toyota Highlander is my hauler. My bass instructor can haul her upright and her husband's banjo and a guitar in a Honda Fit!!...

Use naptha (lighter fluid). I have used it in my instrument repair shop to clean nicotine and other grime from lacquered surfaces.

Here's a Gilchrist distressed by it's first owner. (I'm the third)

Be brave. I crushed the end of my index finger (left hand) in Oct. After playing 35 yrs. it was hard not being able to use that finger for notes or chords. The finger is not yet a hundred percent...

Thanks folks, this is a big help!

I need to make (or buy) a repo bridge for a 1973 style "A" Martin bent top mando. I've searched for some pics (found a few) and even called the Martin people with not much luck. If anyone could post...

$573.67 a month.

I worked with a HS senior his fall. He did a guitar kit (Martin) and spent 52 hours on the project and did most of the work. The only thing I did 100% of was rout for the binding. I felt OK working...

In order of acquisition:
1.1968 D-35
2.70s Aria f-5
3.1961 00-18
4.1946 D-28
5.1998 Rattlesnake F5
6.1934 R-18
7.1924 snakehead
8.1923 snakehead
9.1968 D-18

It runs in the family. Rick's nephew, Matthew Allred, (RIP) played with Jim & Jessie, The Counrty Gentlemen, Larry Stephenson, and others.

May 2000 style 5

I'm in Franklinville, NC about 45 minutes from HP.
Uwharrie Fret Shop

May 2000 Gil. I know, I need to work on my photo skills.