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  1. May-09-2008, 2:29pm #1
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    Same chair, different mando...
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  3. May-09-2008, 2:34pm #2
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    ...'nuther...
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  5. May-09-2008, 2:36pm #3
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    and...
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    'nuther...
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  7. May-09-2008, 2:40pm #5
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    Modified tuners...
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    ...last one...
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  9. May-09-2008, 2:44pm #7
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    ...last, last one...

    Repro Pat. stamps have had their day, but I couldn't resist putting my bow stamp to it...
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  11. May-09-2008, 2:47pm #8
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    Now that looks like a Loar, except nicer wood, cleaner work, and of coarse newer.
    Fine job!
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    Yeah, the first word that comes to mind is sharp. But really sharp. Like cut through stone, steel, or even banjos sharp!
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  13. May-09-2008, 3:00pm #10
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    Very sharp!! I can't believe the building talent that posts to this board!!
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    I told you all. Bills hands are the best I've seen. You should see his bows. Bill, enough can't be said about that perfect looking mando. WOW!!!!
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  15. May-09-2008, 3:55pm #12
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    Bill- That is one beautiful Mandolin! Outstanding job.
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  16. May-09-2008, 4:00pm #13
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    Gorgeous mandolin! Anywhere that I can get more information on the builder? Bill, do you have a web site? I'd love to bookmark it so that when/if the time comes to make the move up I remember to look you up!
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  17. May-09-2008, 4:32pm #14
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    Excellent Job.

    Another extraordinary example from another of the fine luthiers who frequent this site!

    Extra clean, extra sharp. So much M.A.S., so many mandolins, so short of a life to live...
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    Bill, That mandolin is perfect in every aspect! Awesome job!!
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  19. May-09-2008, 4:49pm #16
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    Bill,
    Do you have a website?
    Thanks,
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  20. May-09-2008, 4:54pm #17
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    Bill, that is spectacular work! The bar just can't be set higher than this. On another note, I have been thinking about getting a stamp with my logo for pickguards and bridges. Do you have a recommendation where to go to get one made?

    Keep up the wonderful work.

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  21. May-09-2008, 5:07pm #18
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    As J.J. would say - DYN-O-MITE!
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  22. May-09-2008, 5:28pm #19
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    Bill, Beautiful work. Thank you for sharking the pictures. Would love to hear a sound bite.
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  23. May-09-2008, 6:44pm #20
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    heck yeah!! that mando is gorgeous!! and that is quite the interesting pickguard clamp...
    "A mando is a terrible thing to waste."
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  24. May-09-2008, 6:44pm #21
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    Wow, that is really nice. Great work. I especially like the color on the back and sides.
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  25. May-09-2008, 6:47pm #22
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    Very nice!
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  26. May-09-2008, 6:52pm #23
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    Really nice Bill! I especially like the "not perfect" correct looking burst on the top.
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  27. May-09-2008, 7:52pm #24
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    Wow! That looks great!
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  28. May-09-2008, 11:59pm #25
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    Another one with a great 'burst and fantastic fit and finish! I like the body and headstock scrolls. They're the perfect shapes. What a beauty!



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