I am a relatively young guy (41), and thankfully I'm looking at retirement from my current "day job" in 12-15 years. I've made one mandolin, and I'm working on more. I don't anticipate needing a massive income stream upon retirement. But a little pocket money--and also an engaging hobby that I love--will be welcome. As an experienced woodworker with a pretty well outfitted shop, I've kind of become enamored with making mandolin's and even considered branching out in to other archtop instruments later.
Considering I have a dozen or so years to learn and to perfect my craft, I wonder what pieces of advice more experienced and professional instrument builders might give me to consider and to work on in that time.
Thanks for your thoughts and input.
Mark
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