New Flat-Top

[Steve Zawacki]

Got a new flat-top made by a luthier in Kentucky, Brian Burgess. Brian has been making guitars for a while, but has branched out into mandolins. I got #7 made. It has a cedar top with walnut elsewhere. What got my attention was the unique look of each, the wood grain and color coming through. The sound was also surprising (made a brief sample at http://snd.sc/1dG2wWx). I put a McClung armrest which was destined for a different flat-top on it. Haven't been able to put it down all day.

[Bill Snyder]

The top is flatsawn and is not the typical western red cedar.
I hope you have many enjoyable years playing it.

[JeffD]

You mean flat sawn as opposed to quarter sawn?

[Bill Snyder]

Yes Jeff and it appears to be aromatic cedar (actually one of the junipers).

[F-2 Dave]

Nice Steve.

[Steve Zawacki]

There's something "comfortable" and casual about this mandolin. It sounds decent and soft/smooth to play. It definitely is a keeper.

[DGW1945]

There's something "comfortable" and casual about this mandolin. It sounds decent and soft/smooth to play. It definitely is a keeper.

I just ordered a Burgess #13 (!?) and should get it this week. Can hardly wait to try it out....Got the iced tea ready!

[Steve Zawacki]

I just ordered a Burgess #13 (!?) and should get it this week. Can hardly wait to try it out....Got the iced tea ready!

Please let me know how yours turned out. I did put a McClung armrest and a strap on mine. Got a tail button off EBay to attach the strap to that fit one of the tailpiece holes perfectly. It's still going strong.