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  1. Apr-01-2006, 10:17pm #1
    Darren Kern
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    After taking way too long on this, I can finally say I'm done. I made a lot of mistakes, but what I've learned greatly outweighs the negative, and the bottom line is that I've got a mandolin that I'm pretty proud of, and that sounds absolutely fantastic. Thanks to everyone for all the advice, I really do appreciate it. Here's a few pics.
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  3. Apr-01-2006, 10:19pm #3
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  5. Apr-01-2006, 10:20pm #5
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  6. Apr-01-2006, 10:26pm #6
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    Way to go Darren. I've enjoyed watching your progress. That mando looks great!
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    Done at last! Cool!
    Good job of staying with it, rolling with the punches, and turning out a mandolin to be proud of. Congrats!
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    It looks really good. Hard work pays off!
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    Great work, Darren! Can't wait to hear it in person sometime soon.
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  10. Apr-02-2006, 12:32am #10
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    Looks nice. I like the stain job. It really has a nice tint to it. How does it sound?

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    Much better that you took your time and ended up on a very positive note. For someone who claimed to have little woodworking experience, you did a really nice job, Darren. You need to buy the builder a drink!!

    Congrats!

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  12. Apr-02-2006, 3:00am #12
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    Well done that looks a fine job. Upgraded them thar tuners by the look of it.
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    Wow Darren! That looks really good! Well done!
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    Great job, Darren! I mean, you turned out a really terrific instrument there. Love the stain job.
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    Nice looking job Darren. Good looking mando.
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    Thanks for the comments, a lot of you are the ones that have been helping me and encouraging me along the way, so again- I really appreciate it. Danny- it sounds really good. Great volume, great chop, and a very well rounded tone throughout. Neil, you're right, these are Schaller's. I think they make a big difference. I also upgraded to an ebony bridge over the rosewood one that it came with.
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    That looks really good, Darren! The burst is beautiful.
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  18. Apr-02-2006, 1:20pm #18
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    Man, that looks nice! I really respect your dedication - it shows.
    Enjoy!!
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  19. Apr-02-2006, 2:37pm #19
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    Way to go. Just think how much easier the process is going to be on #'s 2,3,4 .....
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  20. Apr-05-2006, 7:28am #20
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    A nonbuilder like me can only be fully of admiration. Must be a great pleasure to play! Congratulations
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  21. Apr-05-2006, 9:11am #21
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    Let me add my congrats to all the others. Very nice looking, and I'm sure very nice sounding as well.
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    So fine,Darren! Caring,determination,persistence..and,obvously some building talent have paid off for you.
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    Very nice Darren! It's been interesting to follow your blog.
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    Watch out, fatt-dad's next and I really don't have any woodworking experience. Your mandolin really does look great! Thinking that it sounds great is just too much to hope for, but alas I'm keeping my hopes up. . . .

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    Darren, I go with all the others said.Good work.

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