Wilson #005

[craigw]

Just finished my latest two WF-5 builds and thought I'd post some pics. This one is #005. It has an adirondack top with red maple back, sides and neck. The neck is 1 3/16" at the nut and the fb has a 12" radius. The faux frets on the fb extension are done with silver wire and the ph is my version of a torch. It has a Bill James tp, Steve Smith bridge and Gotoh tuners with red sea snail buttons. This is a commission build and the buyer didn't want a pick guard. I am very happy with what seems to be really big Bluegrass tone and volume and am in hopes that the buyer will be even happier.

[craigw]

Here is a full face shot.

[craigw]

Peghead.

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Full back shot.

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Back closeup.

[Skip Kelley]

Craig, Awesome looking mandolin! I love your flowerpot design!

[Michael Gowell]

I thought it was a torch. Very beaustiful instrument.

[Jeff Harvey]

Craig, thanks for the custom build with my specs. I cant wait to play it!! I'll make a sound clip after I recieve it later this month.

[Mandolusional]

Great job! Love that one piece back, very classic looking.

[Erik Thomas]

Hey Craig, great looking mando! I'd love the chance to play one of them when I next get out your way. I'm hoping to make GV in '09.

Erik