Pics of Mando #2 (IV kit)

[kbarry]

I just finished my second mando. #It is an IV A kit and it went together with no problems (other than those self imposed). #

I am really posting these to thank all on the Builders Forum for the wealth of information that everyone is willing to share. #What makes the internet great is experienced here everyday. #Couldn't have done this without this forum. Thanks,

[kbarry]

Another

[kbarry]

And the back

[grandmainger]

Nice! Looks really good. I love the bridge, any close-ups?

[kbarry]

grandmainger:

Thanks, the bridge is the latest Red Henry design - see it here:

http://www.murphymethod.com/redbridge.html

[Steve Davis]

Looks great. What did you use for stain and finish?

[kbarry]

Steve:

I should have posted the finish details. 10% solution Pot. Dichromate and then a cherry water based analine dye while the Pot. Dichromate was still wet. It is a little redder and darker than the photos show.

It was then French Polished with blonde shellac.

[Yonkle]

Has a very nice clean look to it. Mazel Tov Jd

[kbarry]

Thanks Yonkle. Its simple because that is the extent of my skills and tools at this point. Binding the back and head will be on the next one. I have never been a fan of the sunburst, so the simple finish will probably not change much.

Thanks again for the comment.

[5dayBreak]

Wow,looks great! If I'm lucky mine will look half as nice as that one. Love the finish and the the shape of the head stock. How long did it take you from start to finish?

[tennbidder]

Did you dye the fingerboard black ?

[kbarry]

It took about a month of weekends to finish in the white and another 3 weeks for the French Polish. Lots of new things to learn (my first was a Don Kawalek kit).

The only thing I did to the fingerboard was to rub it down with Lemon Oil. It darkened it a bit.

Thanks for the comments.

[Lane Pryce]

That back looks like a sunset instead of a sunburst ---- kidding aside you did a really great job. Lp

[Darren Kern]

Ken, yours is one of the nicest I've seen. Like others have said, very tastefully done. Nice colors, nice headstock design and logo. It looks like you do clean work, too. I think you are on your way!