I really enjoyed working on an IV/ Saga kit, and ended up with a good sounding, playing, and looking instrument. I think you can get a kit that allows you to make an oval hole. You would also end up...
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I really enjoyed working on an IV/ Saga kit, and ended up with a good sounding, playing, and looking instrument. I think you can get a kit that allows you to make an oval hole. You would also end up...
That looks great!
I finished my first kit build, and thought I would post a few pictures of my newbie effort. I used 5 or so coats of true oil with no stain. the wood has a couple of blemishes, but I really like the...
I agree. I have a lower end 70s Washburn (made in Japan) with a zero fret, and have often wondered why they aren't used more. It is a great playing and sounding mandolin. It seems like even if they...
I love the natural wood finish!
Thank you Mr. Meldrum for this e-book! This is a great help! Very useful.
For your budget you can get a custom made Shawnee Creek or Morris A style, or maybe even a few other builders. That is the direction I would go/ have gone.
It took me about 10 minutes, not hours, and I already had the abrasives and a 25 cent pick. Also to buy a pre-beveled pick I have to pay shipping and wait the time for a pick to be shipped since...
I thought I would compare my newly beveled pick to another of my favorites, a fender heavy triangle. Here are a few general observations I have noticed with the disclaimer that others experiences...
I finally modified a pick by rounding the tips and adding a speed bevel. It really made a huge difference! I didn't really care for the pick before (Dunlop 1.14 tortex), and now it is my favorite....
I just received an F style from him, and I really like it. He is good to work with also. He has a waiting list that is several months long, so if you need something soon that may be an issue.
I would look into a Shawnee Creek A style or double point from Mike Holmes. His F styles are a little more than $1000.