Two new Nava mandolins

[GarY Nava]

Hi Guys,
This week I‘ve just completed these two mandolins. A cocobolo and red spruce twin-point with a custom tree inlay and one of my “Standard “mandolins, this maple one is the fourth built in this style. Both are awaiting delivery to their owners.
Hope you like them!
Cheers Gary

http://www.navaguitars.co.uk/mandolins.html

[JeffD]

Stunning. Really stunning.

[amowry]

Beautiful work!

[roberto216]

Fantastic work, as usual, Gary. Your mandolins are works of art. Wish I had the funds and the ability to warrant such a fine instrument.

Nice photos too. Do you take them yourself?

[Tavy]

Really great work Gary: I like the tree inlay, also the the tuner buttons - are they Pearl?

[mandroid]

So how loud does it Bark?

[GarY Nava]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the positive comments; a few brief answers for you.
Yes I do take the photos; so glad that you like them, I really struggle, especially with reflections- what you don’t see is the other 100 or so that I deleted!
The tuners have abalone buttons – Siminoff
Both the mandolins are more than loud enough!
Thanks again- it’s very heartening to get such nice comments from one’s peers.
Cheers Gary

[Shelagh Moore]

Beautiful work as always Gary!

[billhay4]

Gary,
Beautiful work as always. Your instruments are in a class by themselves.
Bill

[Marty Jacobson]

Is that center dart made of cocobolo, or bubinga? Very slick instruments -- can't wait to see your e-mando.

[Jim Garber]

Very nice, Gary! I love that deep look of the cocobolo. These are both flattop mandolins?

[Shelagh Moore]

If they are the same as mine, which I would imagine, they have an induced arch.

[GarY Nava]

Is that center dart made of cocobolo, or bubinga? Very slick instruments -- can't wait to see your e-mando.

The centre piece is also cocobolo but from a different board- I liked the contrast. Serious work next week on the e-mando!
Cheers Gary

[GarY Nava]

Very nice, Gary! I love that deep look of the cocobolo. These are both flattop mandolins?

Thanks Jim- as Richard said they are flat-tops but have an arch induced by the bracing.
Cheers Gary

[JEStanek]

Those look fantastic. I agree about the tree inlay and love the dark back.

Jamie

[Jake Wildwood]

Keep 'em coming Gary, real nice.