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I assume this is probably the filler strip for the truss rod slot. It is important so the truss rod doesn't rattle around and can actually do its job. Some tension on the rod is good! It should be...

I just uploaded a small sound clip of the Octave.
Here is the link:
https://soundcloud.com/user-882851745

I started out with it about 25% thicker in all the areas, compared to what I start with on a spruce top, so it was around .25" under the bridge down to about .16" in the recurve. When assembled it...

The scale length is 22".

Hello!
I just finished up an octave mandolin with a parlor guitar body and I wanted to share it with the community. It is fully carved with a cedar top and maple back and sides. So far the tone is...

Also I received a short video of the customer playing some Bach on the fretless mando. I will check with him if he is comfortable with me posting it. Can I post directly here or do I need to upload...

I made several choices specific to it being a fretless, including shorter scale length (13"), tighter string spacing, and light uncompensated bridge. I also built it on the lighter side in general,...

This was precisely something I was worried about as well but it wound up not being an issue at all. The notes ring out as unisons, at least to my ear and the sensor in my tuners!

I just finished up this custom order and thought you all might be interested. It was quite fun to build!
A few specs;
Western Red Cedar top
Maple back, sides, and neck
Ebony Bridge (the pics show...

I just received a commission for a fully carved 26" irish bouzouki. I am going to use spruce for the top but was wondering if anyone had any experience with carved walnut back and sides. Or if anyone...

I am so happy to hear that you like it Judy! It is fulfilling to know that it is inspiring you to reach for new heights. I know it is in good hands and will be appreciated.

Thanks!
Kyle

Hahaha, I realized that as well. But that is the fun of the hypothetical!

This question popped in my head late last night after working on the finish on my current build and I thought I would put it out there for an interesting conversation;

If, hypothetically, no...

Just strung this up last week. Settling in nicely and I am very pleased with the sound.

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I will have this mandolin at the Marylhurst Instrument show in Portland, Oregon...

I have bound an F-style using rosewood and it went fairly well. The scroll was obviously the most difficult but not insurmountable

Awesome. I was just going to try and figure out how to do that.
Thanks

Kyle McGonegle

Not actually my first, just my first post to the forums. Thank you for all the positive feedback!

This is my first contribution to the forums, though I have read them for years now.

Just completed this mandolin this week.


Alaskan Yellow Cedar Top
Quilted Maple back and sides
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