Nugget Ajr

[Goodin]

Perhaps I am wrong about the binding and moisture comment. I too have read several books and threads on building and maybe that's just my own observation from building furniture and a handful of instruments. In general it's a good idea not to have exposed end grain on wood (maybe just when wood is drying out), but yeah structurally binding is best to keep from getting the edges banged up. More of the older guitars and mandolins I have seen that didn't have binding where the ones with more cracks. I would think it's moisture related but maybe it's just from getting banged up.

[Goodin]

The Nugget at the begging of the thread is coming over the pond to TAMCO. As it happens I also have 'juniors' in stock by Lynn Dudenbostel and Steve Gitchrist.

I like the Gilchrist logo. Looks laser etched or silk screened maybe?

[sgrexa]

I am curious about this as well. Thanks for the pictures, Trevor. Are all three for sale?

[trevor]

Yes but I'm afraid I don't ship to the US because the paperwork is too much hassle.. Available for those willing to make their own import arrangements.

[Mark Seale]

I like the Gilchrist logo. Looks laser etched or silk screened maybe?

The logos on the model 1 are laser cut.

[j. condino]

I spent the week with Mike ( aka Nugget), his grandson, and the mandolin at the start of the post; all of us 'nerding out at the Oberlin Acoustics and double bass workshops. Trevor's is a different instrument that was mailed out the beginning of the week and this one was run through the proving ground with all of the scientific gadgetry during the week.

It is a great mandolin with all of the characteristics you'd expect from his work. I liked the tailpiece enough that I asked for one. Mike is one of the nicest, most humble fellows you'll ever meet. The same characteristics shine through in his grandson Wyatt who helps him in the workshop.

j.
www.condino.com

[mtucker]

Do you know, and if you do not know could you find out if both the Dude jr and the Nugget jr have the "hump" instead of the traditional neck joint.

Post 75 on this thread shows what I mean: http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/at...5&d=1260910919

The hump or ramp on the 5jr Gilchrist has nothing to do with the way the neck joins the body...it's a dovetailed joint. The only difference is the fingerboard rests on the ramp which is incorporated into the soundboard (much like a traditionally carved oval A, with ramp and dovetail, see model 1jr batch pic below), rather than a chunk 'o wood on the underside of the fingerboard ala the F5, which rests on the soundboard. Comprende? BTW, some very nice Dude and Nug Jr's there...Bravo!

[Max Girouard]

Interesting photos..............

Looks like the scroll is cut with the top and back glued up?

[Ben Milne]

What photo makes you think that, Max?
If there was a photo of a top with an uncarved scroll glued to the ribs then it would look like it, though I see no such photo here.

EDIT: Ah, I see the uncut block... interesting indeed, though an intermediate photo would help clarify the timeline of cutting/glueing... it seems the back at least is already attached before the cut..

[mtucker]

Interesting photos..............

Looks like the scroll is cut with the top and back glued up?

Have you been working too close to that glue pot, Max?

Here's my jr. brother's in arms

[Glassweb]

that's all you need right there... maybe a dola too!

[Fretbear]

Nice shot of the Gil with his abalone pearl nut bowl.....

[mtucker]

Nice shot of the Gil with his abalone pearl nut bowl.....

yes...title of that shot: 'a nut for every mando' ..one more shot of the junior when he was a young lad.

[PJ Doland]

I like the junior idea too. The Dude and Nugget have it right though.......if I'm paying that much $$$ for a mandolin I want the name inlaid in the headstock!

I don't know about that. Part of me is a little uncomfortable with the idea of broadcasting the value of an instrument that expensive. I'd almost rather keep a low profile with no inlay at all.

[Tom Sanderson]

I had a Nugget 2 point(#147) that didn't have "Nugget" on the headstock, just engraved on the tailpiece cover. I kind of liked it. The ones I have now have the name on the headstock and I'm always kinda nervous about having them out in public.

[sgarrity]

Why would you be nervous?? The only people that know about these builders are hardcore mando nuts. And I've yet to meet anyone in this community that has tried to steal an instrument.

[Mandobar]

Tom, put some blue painter's tape over the logo, and keep playing.

[mtucker]

if I'm paying that much $$$ for a mandolin I want the name inlaid in the headstock!

Out here in Cali we've been de-chroming and removing brand/model stick-ons from fandangle cars for years...not a lot different...ditch the khaki's and polo pony!

[Tom Sanderson]

Why would you be nervous?? The only people that know about these builders are hardcore mando nuts. And I've yet to meet anyone in this community that has tried to steal an instrument.

When I'm at a festival and a group of us are at the campsite jamming someone will notice the name on the headstock and soon I have 3 or 4 strangers asking about it. Some want to play it, etc. I wonder, how much have they had to drink? Do they have bug spray on ? Did I offend them by saying "sorry, but no" ? I'm always making sure they are locked up when I'm not around, but I always worry. It's better now because I bought a Heritage policy and I go to less festivals.

[Mandobar]

see, now, i never have a hard time replying, "No".

[sgrexa]

Comprende? BTW, some very nice Dude and Nug Jr's there...Bravo!

Yes comprehende, but the Gil Jr. neck joint is a completely different animal, and most closely resembles the Gibson jrs they are modeled after. Just got mine in the mail today, tuned up, and really, is there anything better than picking a new mando like this for the first time? Besides the birth of my children, and a few choice "experiences" with some select women, NO! Rock on guys! And post more jr pics, if you gottem!

[mtucker]

Yes comprehende, but the Gil Jr. neck joint is a completely different animal, and most closely resembles the Gibson jrs they are modeled after.

Completely different from an F5, old A's or something else?

[sgrexa]

Completely different from an F5 and very much like old Gibson. I may be wrong but I think Steve tried to copy a mid 20s snakehead jr when designing this model. I think he succeeded.

[Mark Seale]

The neck joint itself is the same, a compound dovetail. What's different is the elevated fretboard. On the Jr's, it isn't elevated and on the standard models it is.

[mtucker]

The neck joint itself is the same, a compound dovetail. What's different is the elevated fretboard. On the Jr's, it isn't elevated and on the standard models it is.

extra credit, Mark.

sgrexa, if you click on the first link provided, you'll get a whole ear full of dovetail jibber from a few of these Cafe threads. enjoy!

http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8