..thanks Dass....Ive been looking forward to being a member of this fold for a long time....
..thanks Dass....Ive been looking forward to being a member of this fold for a long time....
back and back of neck
Rose mandos and the tone they produce
I love the scroll! Haha couldn't resist.
Dave
..I was wondering how long it woulld take for someone to chime in about the scroll....you win Dave....lol
Looks like its going to be an awesome mando Scotti, I am sure you are going to be thrilled to death with it! I am anxious to hear how you like the old fir that Darby is using on it.
Dave
Scotti,
i like the custom truss rod cover. #is that a darby done deal or another craftsman, if so, who?
Eric H
Aloha a hui hou
mandolin no ka 'oi
Scrolls.....try again dudes!
If F-model mandolins have F-holes then why don't A-model mandolins have A-holes???
I know you can,t wait Scottie, but May will be here before you know it. I still think I will go and see it just before it,s done. Looks like it,s going to be a honey.
John Dudeck
Eric..the custom TR cover came from First Quality Music Supply....I had it customized with my name in it...$56.00 shipped. John..yea your so right..I cant wait...but all good things come to those who wait.
I'm not a huge fan of colorful inlays as they usually get lost, but that blue looks great. I also like, which I'm sure in only in the pic, is the light blue in the inside white binding. Are there ways to color binding?
TC
..Tom..the binding is white/black/white.....no blue tint to it...its just an optical illusion what you are seeing. Yes binding can be colored...or..at least I know it can be aged,,tinted if you will.
But where does he put the thorn (I hear every Rose has one)
2006 Duff F5
2006 Gibson Original Jumbo Historic Collection
80 year old fiddle of undetermined ancestry
..I'll never tell
I belive the thorn is the sharp feeling in your gut as you write your check out to Darby! #
Eric H
Aloha a hui hou
mandolin no ka 'oi
..that part has been done...didnt hurt at all....
..theres been a change in plans...my new Rose will not be varnish..but rather a varnish/lacquer combo...yep..cool huh?...stay tuned...
"MY GOD!!" that back is amazing! #I can't wait to see it all varnished/lacquered up!!
Is that a three piece neck? I just love those.
Play, play, play!
Jacob Hawkins
..yep...a 3 piece neck..isnt she sexy? #Im kinda partial to her...The varnish/lacquer combo is of my choice...Darby and I talked in length about this technique and for the effect that I want I think its what this mando needs.
..just wanted to let you all know that I recieved a new custom Tone-Gard from Tony P. for my new Rose mando...yep you guessed it..its got a rose configured in the design...had it in about a week..and thats dayam quick considering he had to make it...Tony is the best and a Tone-Gard is highly recommended..NO FINANCIAL INTEREST....I just believe in a good product and credit should go where credit is rightly deserved.
That sounds cool! Got a pic?
I bought an AlohaGard from Tony for my Rose, got the same great service. I got some photos today, one of these days I'll try to get them uploaded and post them. Including photos of the new Bill James tailpiece, and Steve Smith armrest; great service from all and all are good looking and functional pieces that just add to a good looking and great sounding mando.
..no I hope to..Im in the midst of moving....things are kinda hectic here...you can see one on Tonys site... #Tone-Gard.com # #in the gallery section at the bottom of the page and just before that with Tom Rosenbaum....that Aloha Gard really looks good PJ...
Here it is.... Bottom right, right? Very cool!
..yes..that would be it..thanks!
Scotti - I was up at Darby's shop last week and saw your mando - amazing wood! Darby seems to have a knack for picking out great Maple, Fir, and Spruce. I can't wait to see a pic of yours when it is finished. By the way, I own a Rose, #12 to be exact, and I love it!
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