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  1. Sep-08-2017, 9:42am #1
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    Default New Nava Cocobolo twin point

    Hi Guys,
    Thought that you might like to see the latest cocobolo twin-point of mine and if I say so myself, it’s a real beauty! It was a commission, but unfortunately the client had to cancel the order. I had toyed with the idea of keeping it, but hey-ho, got to keep things business like- so it's now on my website.
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    Default Re: New Nava Cocobolo twin point

    I really like the way that symmetrical two point looks. The points are in great proportion to the shape of the body. Seriously beautiful design. Really kind of classic.
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    A beauty!! I bet it sounds just as nice as it looks. Well done!!
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    Clean and classy... very "jazzy"

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    Absolutely gorgeous!
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    Thank goodness you can't send it outside the EU, otherwise . . .
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    Tasty. I love the cocobolo!

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    That's a beauty!
    Have you come up with a way to keep Cocobolo from darkening over time?
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    Default Re: New Nava Cocobolo twin point

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Busman View Post
    That's a beauty!
    Have you come up with a way to keep Cocobolo from darkening over time?
    Thanks Paul, glad you like it.
    No, but that kind of thing never worries me, as far as I’m concerned it all part using natural materials- bit like my grey hair!
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    Default Re: New Nava Cocobolo twin point

    Thanks for all the positive comments and interest- just wanted to say that this mandolin has found a home!
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