David Houchens
http://bryceinstruments.com/
That's gonna be one fine possum when it's slicked up with Tru-oil!
Well, not quite slick, but a little shine anyhow. These mandolins just get a minimum of coats at the start. The beauty of a tru-oil finish (and others of coarse) , is the ease of adding more later. This line of my instruments is not for bling. Its a players "function over looks" instrument. Good sound, good price.
David Houchens
http://bryceinstruments.com/
Real nice Bryce!
I wish I had taken a better look at the top burst before sealing, but onward with the testing. This is only 4 rub on/rub off coats of Tru-oil.
David Houchens
http://bryceinstruments.com/
Fine looking instruments David. I also took a peek at that S-5 in the back ground. Looks like it is on schedule.
Kenny B. Playing on a Stelling S-5Q #144
Lakota Leathers strap
Blue Chip CT55 pick & SR-50
D'Addario J75 Strings
Virtuoso Premium Polish / Yes I clean & polish my mandolin
John Hamlett
www.hamlettinstruments.com
Yep the S-5 got its last spray Monday. Buffing in about 2 weeks. Hoping it gets great reviews at IBMA.
David Houchens
http://bryceinstruments.com/
IBMA is just up the road for me. Hope I get to maybe meet some of you guys there.
Gary Nava UK luthier
Website; http://www.navaguitars.co.uk/mandolins.html
A Luthier's Blog; http://guitar-maker.blogspot.co.uk/
Instrument Archive; http://nava-instruments.blogspot.co.uk/
Got it
David Houchens
http://bryceinstruments.com/
No mandolin content but another turn of the century German cello, this time needing a neck graft.....
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Very nice. X bracing or tonebars?
David Houchens
http://bryceinstruments.com/
Very nice indeed Steven. Love the banding. More pics please.
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It's really inspiring to see the work of all these great luthiers! Thanks!
Don't be intimidated, you can do this BJ...just take your time, follow the steps carefully and have fun. The jigs and fixtures are fun to build also and it adds to a lot of time but you'll have them for the next build. Your wood looks like some good stuff. I went with the lowest grades for the first few builds but now I've gained the confidence in using higher grades. Lots of help here on MC, ask all the questions you need. It's definitely a rewarding experience.
The light at the end of the tunnel is brighter each day.
Necks partially shaped and dry fitted. In the last pic necks are more precisely shaped and dovetails are glued with HHG.
Adrian
Adrian, that just looks so "right"!
The angle of the light really shows the grace in the scroll volute.
Strong work!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
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