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    Default Stew Mac F Mandolin Oval hole?

    I'm about to begin my first Mandolin build from the Stew Mac F kit. I've been building guitars and basses for 20 years , but this will be my first acoustic. ( so playing it safe with the kit to learn the ropes ) I'm aware of the differences in bracing between the F and Oval hole designs , just curious if anyone has built this kit using an Oval hole .

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    Default Re: Stew Mac F Mandolin Oval hole?

    Verified with them there is no problem going either way. As my main mandolin is an F5 style , I'm going for F4 on this one to compliment it.

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    I'm assuming this means that they will send you plates which are rather thick. Oval hole plates should not be as thin under the fretboard extension and tailpiece as f-hole plates. In fact, I leave them just about as thick in those areas as under the bridge, just thinning out to 2.5-3 mm at the recurve on the treble and bass sides.

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    Default Re: Stew Mac F Mandolin Oval hole?

    Remember this won't be real F-4. You will have elevated fingerboard and long neck so count with that as well. Some folks call then F-4.5. These often work best with long x bracing. Make sure you make the area around the hole strong like Marty said. I think the suplied plates have enough meat.
    Good luck!
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    Default Re: Stew Mac F Mandolin Oval hole?

    Thanks folks !

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