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  1. Jan-07-2015, 1:27pm #1
    Jim Hilburn
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    Default Hilburn #65

    Just finished up this new A.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Looking sharp, Jim!
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  4. Jan-07-2015, 1:53pm #3
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    This was recorded on the Ipad but sounds pretty good to me.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    I like the shape! Is that a Loar type body shape? or something original you drew up? i dont know if its because of the angle but it looks a little stouter
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    That's as perfect as they come Jim. Great work!
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Lovely.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    beautiful as usual, Jim.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Looks great and sounds great. What a combination.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Gorgeous! Looks and sound!
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    A Beautiful instrument as always Jim......
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Beautiful Jim.
    Your mandolins have always been at the top of my 'Lust List'.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Jim

    Thats an awesome A mandolin!
    Been peering at your website the last week and actually sent you an email today.

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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Someone is going to be a very happy picker! Beautiful!
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Classic lines, and gorgeous tone! What more can anyone want?!
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Beautiful!! Gotta love them a models


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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Jim-
    That is top Drawer!

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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Should be playing this new Hilburn tomorrow evening.
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Enjoy!!!
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Perfection
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  21. Jan-17-2015, 8:58am #20
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    I love the sunburst!! It's perfectly done and the colors are simply gorgeous. Great work Jim. Me want one.....

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  22. Jan-17-2015, 10:02am #21
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Thanks for all the kind responses. That sunburst is the result of doing what Mike Kemnitzer showed me in 1981 over and over again.
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  23. Jan-17-2015, 7:54pm #22
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Quote Originally Posted by lenf12 View Post
    I love the sunburst!! It's perfectly done and the colors are simply gorgeous. Great work Jim. Me want one.....

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    Me want another one.
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  24. Jan-19-2015, 2:46am #23
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Jim, what are the colour dyes you used in your sunburst or is that a trade secret?
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  25. Jan-19-2015, 8:49am #24
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    I've always used pre-mixed dyes made by a company in Denver called Paint and Lacquer Supply. Might be a bit of a long trip for you, Nick.
    The color is sprayed on using a 35 year old Binks touch-up gun. Old but with relatively low hours on it. Finished off with Seagraves lacquer.
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  27. Jan-19-2015, 9:05am #25
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    Default Re: Hilburn #65

    Very nice Jim!
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