Nice cpd!
I just hashed out most of the details with Max. Port orford cedar top, black finish, abalone rosette around the oval hole, abalone fret markers. Engraved James tailpiece. I can't wait!
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Jill-
How did you adjust from the MT neck to the Girouard? How close are they in shape? They call it a soft V, Collings a rounded V. Just curious.
Girouard Custom Studio A Oval
P.W. Crump OM-III
I found the adjustment very easy - I was never 100% happy with the neck on the Collings - the combo of the neck shape and nut width didn't really feel comfortable for me, whereas the Girouard felt comfortable from the get-go. The Girouard has more of a V than the Collings did and for me that works well.
2018 Girouard Concert oval A
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Hey Jill, how does Janey Mack like the tone of the newest member of the family?? My cat purrs louder when i play his favorite instrument. That’s how i can tell!
Has anyone played the 10 string fan fret Girouard? That’s what my body craves.
2018 Girouard Concert oval A
2015 JP "Whitechapel" tenor banjo
2018 Frank Tate tenor guitar
1969 Martin 00-18
my Youtube channel
And the finished product is in transit:
Gorgeous! Lauri did a killer job on that finish!!
2018 Girouard Concert oval A
2015 JP "Whitechapel" tenor banjo
2018 Frank Tate tenor guitar
1969 Martin 00-18
my Youtube channel
Saw this on their FB page. Another beauty. Congratulations!
Beautiful and congrats!
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
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Thanks - I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time. Looks like Max and Lauri did great work, as expected.
Hope you post a video of you playing it !
That's one of the most beautiful Girouards that I've yet seen!
And you know the tone will be there.
Congrats and play in good health. And please record a vid if you are willing and able.
Chris Cravens
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Passernig Mandola
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When is yours scheduled for Yankees? Mine will be with non-figured PO, as I am covering it up with black, so I don't think the Port Orford cedar is a bottleneck for me. I will see Max in April at Mandolin Camp North, and perhaps will get to hear David's Girouard.
Ah, anticipation!
Girouard Custom Studio A Oval
P.W. Crump OM-III
. I was kidding with you Gary ! Yes, my new Girouard F4 was ordered before you ordered your A model but A models are completed before Max starts on F models. When I placed the order Max told me it would be late 2019 before completion and in no hurry as I have an A oval Girouard here at home ! Mine will have the PO top and figured similar to Jill’s . You will love ❤️ your new Girouard !
Can't believe it is being worked on, not too much longer till it is completed. The other week Max sent some pictures of the roughed out back and top.
It will have abalone fret markers, headstock script, and rosette, will look nice with the triple laminate binding on the black gloss body. Rubner tuners with ebony buttons, Allen MR2 satin Rhodium tailpiece, and evo frets.
Girouard Custom Studio A Oval
P.W. Crump OM-III
2018 Girouard Concert oval A
2015 JP "Whitechapel" tenor banjo
2018 Frank Tate tenor guitar
1969 Martin 00-18
my Youtube channel
I found a used one the other week being sold in a "local" store and drove an hour or so to check it out. It was everything everyone says they are. Well made, good sounding and a piece of art.
I've been a Girouard mandola guy since 2013. My wife and I did an east coast visit last summer and had a chance to catch up with Max and Lori for a workshop visit and lunch. They are really great people, and their work is fantastic. Someday I'll own a Girouard F9, but until then, I'll have to make do with this one...Thought you guys would like to see my beautiful Girouard
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