Saga mandolin kit

[Bernie Daniel]

I was surpised at this but when did search for the Saga mandolin kit (Kit# AM-10) on this board and got nothing.

So let me raise the topic here and see what the builders on this messageboard think. #

The kits seem to be inexpensive but feature a straight slot bolt on type neck rather that a dovetail. #

If this topic has been reviewed before here please just site the string and I will go there.

Link #

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/SAGA-AM-10-MANDOLIN-BUILDERS-HOBBY-LUTHIER-KIT_W0QQitemZ7422002714QQihZ016QQcategoryZ47067
QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">Saga</a>

[Bill Snyder]

Read up on the IV kit (International Violin) it is the SAGA A-style Kit. International Violin just gives excellent service and a great price on the kit so we all just call it the IV kit.

[Bill Snyder]

It is not a bolt-on neck. There are at least two threads just about the neck joint they use. It is the Siminoff style neck joint and some well respected luthiers use this type joint.

[Bernie Daniel]

OK. Thanks.

[violin2233]

Only 1 out of 8 mandolin kit models that International Violin offers is a Saga Kit. All others are exclusive to International Violin. I just wanted to make sure folks didn't think all our kits are from Saga.

[Bill Snyder]

Ken that is why I specifically mentioned the A-style kit. I remember you mentioning the fact that the various incarnations of the F's (kits and instruments in the white) where unique to International Violin.