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    Re: So much for brand names

    Hi i dont post to often but couldn’t resist . My end pin story. The year 1999 I had been playing the mandolin for about a year or so and made the jump up to a brand new Gibson F5 G. It was a pretty...
  2. Re: Trying to learn what makes a great new build (not vintage) ..

    Hi I don’t usually post much but the question peaked my interest. After twenty plus years of building and 100 plus instruments I think Steve hit the mark with his reply. I can always tell when i hand...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    My latest builds for IBMA
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    Re: No frills vs fancier mandolins

    For me as a builder there is no difference in my builds from a sound or tonal standpoint whether i am building my base model or a deluxe model. Its the upgrades like fully bound , Waverlys, James...
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    JUNE mandolins and guitars now in Virginia

    Hi Everyone! I hope i am posting this in the correct place. Its been awhile since my last posts both here on the cafe and on my Facebook build page. The new "JUNE" shop is now located at 432 Smith...
  6. JUNE mandolins "three new builds from a challenging year"

    Hi Yall, I am sure you will all agree 2020 had been a difficult year. I have not posted in quite awhile although i still check things out daily. I did manage to get a few firsts done in the JUNE...
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    Re: Mandolin Builders output?

    I started building in 1999 It took me two years to build my first mandolin. June #1 put me on the map and as of now I have built 85 mandolins and 25 guitars over the past 20 years. Like most other...
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    JUNE mandolins IBMA bound !

    Hi everyone, its been a busy year in the JUNE shop and i have not posted in a while but like most, still check in a couple times a day. Thanks to the folks who make it possible. There is a wealth of...
  9. Thread: New Kelley F5

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    Re: New Kelley F5

    Hi Skip nice work!!

    Walter
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    Re: New Kelley mandolin violin style

    Hi Skip, really nice work!! very classy!

    Walter
    "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
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    "JUNE" mandolins New builds for IBMA 2018

    Hi What a busy year! My shop expansion and renovation is nearly complete. I was unable to build as much this year because of the renovation and repair work schedule. I started these mandos back in...
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    Re: IBMA 2018 - Raleigh Roll Call!

    Hard at work as i write this. Putting the hardware on the four new builds that i will be bringing. Its been a very busy year with the shop renovation and expansion and i have been doing lots of...
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    Re: Kelley A5 100 yr old red spruce

    Skip, That is one fine looking A model !! Sounds great Too!! Somebody is going to be very happy owning that one. I have not tried any of Kens red spruce but I am building the first "JUNE" redwood...
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    Re: Recent kelley F5

    Hi Skip, Beautiful looking F5. I love the color!

    Walter
    "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
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    Re: Silverangel oval holes

    Hi Ken, they look nice! I can't wait to see them at SPBGMA. It will be here before you know it.
    Walter " JUNE" Mandolins and Guitars
  16. Re: Anybody know of builders who are really comfortable with...

    Hi, i have built quite a few mandolins with the lower (flatter) neck angle. X braced englemann at least in my builds seem to really favor the flatter neck set. You still want the string break angle...
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    Re: Kelley two-point mandolin

    Nice work Skip!

    Walter
    "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
  18. JUNE mandolins IBMA builds 2017 " fresh off the bench"

    Here are a few pics of my builds for the IBMA convention.
    JUNE JA5
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    JUNE JF5
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    Re: IBMA World of Bluegrass 2017 in Raleigh

    I will be there same spot booth #512 with a couple new mandos and a guitar. Looking forward to it! Stop by and say Hi!

    Walter
    "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
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    Re: Birdseye - How Does it Affect Sound?

    Hi, i am getting ready to carve this one piece birdseye back for an A5 I am building for IBMA. The neck and sides are also some sweet looking birdseye. I have done two others a few years ago. A look...
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    New "JUNE " A5 Fresh off the bench

    Hi Everyone, Here are some pics of the latest mandolin to come off the workbench.
    Thanks for looking, Walter

    "JUNE" mandolins and guitars

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    New "JUNE JF5" fresh off the bench

    Hi, I have not posted in a while, its been a busy year in the shop. Here are some pics of one of the latest to come off the workbench.
    Thanks , Walter "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
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    Re: First attempt at a burst on an F5

    Hi Nic, Nice work on your F5. It looks like its coming along real nice.

    Walter "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
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    Re: Silverangel "El Toro"

    Nice work, Ken!!!

    Walter "JUNE" mandolins and guitars
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    Solid guitar linings

    Hi , I was wondering has anyone ever cut there top or back lining for a guitar out of a solid piece of spruce or mahogany. Would it work? I would like to use solid linings on a build but was...
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