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    I decided that I needed a new mandolin, because well... the wife didn't say no

    I called Adam Buchwald of Circle Strings in Burlington, VT a couple months ago and talked about a no-frills A-Style. All the tone, playability I need without getting too fancy and pricey... We figured something out that worked with my budget and BOOM, we're off!

    Carpathian top, maple sides / back.

    Can't say how psyched I am to have an instrument from Adam. He does amazing work, I've played a few of his guitars and mandolins and there is just something special about them. Tone for days, playability like butter... And he's just a super nice guy! Shoutout to Pat too! Couldn't imagine a nicer, more talented couple of guys to work with on a new build. Go check out his work at http://www.circlestrings.com

    Here's some pics of the build that he shared with me. I'll keep posting as we get further along in the build.

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    Progress!!!

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    More progress. I'm braced!

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    X-brace carved, top glued...

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    Twins!

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    My Brother bought tenor guitar and a guitar from this builder, and from what Ive heard in those instruments it has me feeling he is gonna knock it out of the park with this mandolin....

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    Hey Mike! Do you know who the other one is for? I like the top on the left; that's a funky figure! Does this mean you're getting rid of the Campanella

    Good to see a fellow Vermonter on here. See you at the JCaT!
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    Nah building the collection of VT made instruments.

    You'll have to ask Adam who the other one is for...

    See you tonight!

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    Been a while since I've done an update here.

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    I think finish is happening this week

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    Update time... It's in the finish booth with it's twin!

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    It is done. Will post pics and soundbites soon!

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    Whew - that's a long build. Soundbites and a review plz!

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    I will be waiting. so cool to watch a build take its course, thanks for posting.

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