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    Re: Western red cedar carved top

    Gentle sanding is slowly getting there
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    Re: Western red cedar carved top

    Thanks guys , I’ll give it a try
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    Western red cedar carved top

    Hello folks
    I’m making a Celtic mandolin , flat back , carved top , maple back and sides , Western red cedar top .
    I’m used to using spruce for the tops of my instruments , I have not had any...
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    Re: TC Octave top bracing

    I have an old Octave mandolin with a similar issue, the top is sunk about 3/16 “ but it seems stable, still playing well and sounds good.
    It’s not quite as nice to look at as it was but , I wonder...
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    Re: A Question to the community

    That’s a cool looking instrument!
    Thanks for sharing
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    Re: A Question to the community

    Thanks everyone!
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    Re: A Question to the community

    You have a point there Ray , I’ll give that some thought

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    Thanks everyone!
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    A Question to the community

    Hello folks,
    I usually make mandolins but , the “Minister for the interior” has made a request for a birthday present so ........ not really a mandolin question.... but any one know where I
    can...
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    Re: Gibson F4

    Thanks, I’ll give that a try
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    Re: Gibson F4

    A BIG thank you to everyone for the input and help :)
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    Re: Gibson F4

    Ok , thanks,
    I’ve had another good look inside , can’t see a FON . Can see the serial number better now , pretty sure it’s 59225.
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    Re: Gibson F4

    As far as I can make out , the finish is original, I can’t see a factory order number ,if it’s there it’s very faded . I’m rethinking the serial number after getting a couple more eyes �� on it . I...
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    Re: Gibson F4

    Thanks Bob ,
    The number is pretty faded , but I’m pretty sure it’s 6 digits
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    Gibson F4

    172663Hello folks ,
    I have what I purchased as a Gibson F4 Black face mandolin serial # 595215
    Can’t find any other identifying marks , any ideas on how old it might be ?
    No truss rod , sweet...
  15. Re: Curious.....with F4's and F2's ...how many blondes and black

    i have a 1921 f4 black top , far as I can tell its original .
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    Re: Left handed intonation issue

    Ok , made a new one piece bridge , re dressed the fret board ..... Huzza !!! All is good , sounds ok too considering it's a flat top .
    Now I can get on with the finishing.
    Thanks again for the...
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    Re: Left handed intonation issue

    Thanks for the answers all , I made the bridge sadle "from scratch" . I'm going to take a very careful look at it , maybe even make a new one . Last night I got the string height on each course to...
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    Left handed intonation issue

    Hello folks ,
    I have a problem I have not encountered before. I just completed mandolin number 30
    Never had any issues before , this is my second left hander , first one no problems , seemed to...
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    Re: Mandolin #3 The Celtic

    That looks very fine ! thanks again for sharing

    martin
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    Re: Mandolin #3 The Celtic

    Dont give up Jim , you are doing a fine job ! sharp tools and a well held work piece is the answer. I cheated with my first carved top and didnt cut the eyebrow .96965
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    Re: Mandolin #3 The Celtic

    Jim,

    Thanks for taking the time to post this stuff , I am also using the method from Graham's book . I have found your pictures very helpful.
    Martin
  22. Poll: Re: Poll for Song A Week Social Group Week #190

    Barbara, Ive been looking at your youtube stuff , when I need to learn a new tune your video's alway help , thanks !
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    Re: How to set up a mandolin

    Just got my book from Rob , very useful ,well written and helpful thanks very much
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