I had to point out the beauty of the peg head on this mandolin being listed on the MC Classifieds -- Incredible!
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I had to point out the beauty of the peg head on this mandolin being listed on the MC Classifieds -- Incredible!
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/143285#143285
2014 BRW F5 #114
2022 Kentucky KM 950 Master Model
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To each his own, to me it's a bridge too far. Maybe two. Give me a classic fern.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
I've seen some beautiful inlays, and I think my favorite is the rose on Doyle Dykes' signature Taylor. I also really like the Rose and Bluebonnet inlays available on Pava mandolins
Mandolin: Kentucky KM150
Other instruments: way too many, and yet, not nearly enough.
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Last edited by Steve Roberts; Aug-21-2019 at 9:34am. Reason: Added picture from Mandolin Store
I'm kind of a traditionalist, I've always loved flower pots.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
When they open up they sound so much better.....
Not all the clams are at the beach
Arrow Manouche
Arrow Jazzbo
Arrow G
Clark 2 point
Gibson F5L
Gibson A-4
Ratliff CountryBoy A
I like Will Kimble's take on deco-style inlays. Classy, unique, eye catching.
There's such a great range of inlays I've seen on mandolin headstocks. I think it's almost impossible to call anything inlaid on the F style headstock (already a thing of ostentatious design) over the top. I like them from just a tasteful script to the audacious cacophony that is the Butch Baldassari's white Gibson F5
My personal favorite is the Torch and wire with Handel Tuners.
Jamie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
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Not really my favorite, really just an excuse to post a pic of the infamous squid mandolin.
Old Hometown, Cabin Fever String Band
I really enjoy a good torch and wire headstock but that's about as far as I would go.
Stiver F5 #366
Kopp K-35 Braz
Huss & Dalton TD-M Custom
1935 Martin 00-17
HD-28E Retro
I think the Torch & Wire is about the prettiest ever. I love this one. Copied off Tom Ellis' F4.... this is the first double flower pot Ellis .
Since you did say, ‘prettiest inlays ever’....Larry Robinson (the grandpoobah), Harvey Leach, and Grit (William) Laskin perform some of the finest custom inlay work anywhere in the world. It’s a master craft and in its own category....indulge the art!
http://www.harveyleachinlays.com/
https://www.robinsoninlays.com/
https://williamlaskin.com/
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I mean c’mon.
https://www.robinsoninlays.com/the-0...au-guitar.html
The Schmergel Devastator has hands down the most blindingly beautiful headstock inlay. It’s simply too brilliant to post photos without risk of retinal damage.
If anyone is interested in learning how to do inlay Dave Nichols at Custom Pearl Inlay in Malone, NY has classes on pearl cutting and inlay. I've never taken that class but a trip to Dave's shop is without a doubt an experience one should have sometime in their lifetime.
He's also a mandolin builder and player.
www.custompearlinlay.com
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
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