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over a year ago I started my florentine style Mandocello based on prints that I’ve presonnaly made. so to be accurate I’ve started this build when I started gathering information about this...

Just applied the seal coat on the M'cello and finally set my mind on the color for it. Follow the link to see more pictures.
https://www.hovingtoninstruments.com/today-in-the-shopblog
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Latest video is up on my YouTube channel. Installing the binding on the M'cello.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFk55yCwrk
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It's been awile since my last post... The M'cello build is still ongoing. Just a bunch of stuff kept me away from my shop in the last few months.
here is a link to the latest video of the Mandocello...

Thanks for the feedback, I will definitely make more test pieces and will try a honey colour on one of them. Thanks

The colour tests today were done rather quickly and it is pretty obvious by the pictures that more sanding was needed.

As for binding, I already settled for a Black/White/Black binding. The...

Spent some time today experimenting with some possible colours for the Mandocello...I am curious, what is your favorite colour and why? Check the shinny colours.....

Thanks Drew!

Today I took the time to answer questions I received in regards to my Mandocello build.
https://www.hovingtoninstruments.com/tips-and-tricksblog
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Sound sample of the Mandocello here.

https://www.hovingtoninstruments.com/mandocello.html

At this point in time I'm entering the finishing stage of my own Florentine Style Mandocello build. Which means that, although my build is not completed, I do have strings on it and was able to hear...

At this point in time I'm entering the finishing stage of my own Florentine Style Mandocello build. Which means that, although my build is not completed, I do have strings on it and was able to hear...

Yes, my Mandocello is quite deeper than the original and also is the width at the waist. My reasoning was, if compared to a Cello, the original was lacking in both size of plate and depth.

There...

Here is part 18 of the Mandocello build ( The Voicing ) It sounds amazing! I also show the process and the why and how of what I'm doing in this video.. Also along side this post, Yesterday I...

I did many test afterward and turns out the best way, By Far, is to use my strobosoft strobe tuner... although my phone app was pretty close. I unfortunately don't have a clip on tuner so I wasn't...

Finding the Intonation for a custom bridge. Latest video...
http://www.hovingtoninstruments.com/today-in-the-shopblog

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That’s Huge!!!! Very nice though.. mine is at 15 1/2” feels big but not uncomfortable..

Making K4 with aperture style Mandocello blueprints
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So I've been busy putting the blueprints together to make them available while entering the finishing stages of my own build. The M'cello still needs binding on the soundboard and backboard and the...

I was fortunate enough to get a nice piece of torrefied Spruce for my current Mandocello build. I just did the first sound test, although it’s my first M’cello build and first time hearing one in...

Thanks for the heads up, just fixed it.. should be working now .

Got really exited last time I was in the shop.. Made the bridge, strung the Mandocello and was able to hear it for the first time... Mind you the voicing is not done and the action isn't optimal..(...

Build Progress... The fretboard is made and glued to the Mandocello... Check the link to the video.
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Thanks darylcrisp, Really nice to hear that those vids are useful... The links really help me and my channel to grow as they are affiliated links. But at the same time are the same things I use on my...

Been pretty busy again with the fretboard extender, dovetail filler, done the inlay work and started the fretboard. I am getting extremely fidgety … I can't wait to put the strings on... Guess I will...