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    Hello,

    I have posted a couple similar post, however this one's specifically about Flatiron bouzouki plans. Has anyone seen these? If anyone knows anything about this pleaselet me know thankyou. All plans Ive summbled on are not of this Flatiron model.

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    Not sure from your description exactly what you're looking for - but how is this:

    http://www.luth.org/plans/pl03.jpg

    from http://www.luth.org/
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    Or this:

    One

    And this:

    Two

    And this:

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    Next?!!!
    If F-model mandolins have F-holes then why don't A-model mandolins have A-holes???

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    I dont get it, i really dont......

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    No actually I like this finish mando Jeremy. If I wanted Thiles Id go out and find a damn flatiron instead of having one made.
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    Some of us enjoy our Flatirons.
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    you completely missed the point, If I didnt like the Flatirons, do you really think I would want the plans for them?I mean why would you post that comment? I just think this luthier is really talented and I'm very curious to see how he would do at it. lets not be so negative ok? This whole message Board is slowly becoming that way. Lets keep it real ok? We are all into the same thing here, lets not jump on one another so easily.
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    Quote Originally Posted by (gdae_boy1 @ Oct. 24 2004, 21:56)
    *** If I wanted Thiles Id go out and find a damn flatiron instead of having one made.

    ***lets not be so negative ok?
    I personally enjoy my Montana made Flatirons and I will defend them.

    I reacted to your words and maybe not your intent, but read your words you wrote! Talk about negativity.

    If you enjoy Flatirons they are not rare and it is easier to buy one than have one copied. Maybe ask Weber to build one for you, if you need a new one.
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    I have a set of detailed plans that can be modified to that if you are interested.
    http://mywebpage.netscape.com/kawale...ge/kitpage.htm
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    Hey luthier,

    The link didnt work, could you send it again? Id be very interested.

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    Check out classified add 10992. #They are for sale there. #In about a month my plans / instructions will be out for my standard induced arch X braced mandolin. #Smaller model of the OM. #These are the ones we use in the workshops at Front Royal, VA.

    http://mywebpage.netscape.com/kawale...ge/kitpage.htm
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    Luthier's link is good the web page just doesn't load sometimes. I have the same problem but if I wait a bit it will work eventually. Dons kit is put together real well. And easily modified to your wants or needs. John
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    Big Joe Vest,

    If you see this, the email that you gave me didnt work. You out there somewhere? Good chattin with you yesterday.

    Dem.

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    no luck yet

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    I need overall scale length, aswell as width of the bout, Depth

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    Flatiron bozouki scale is 23 1/2".

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    The depth is 3 inches I believe.

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    And how about the width? from side to side when facing the front of the bouzouki?

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    My site does work...you just have to keep trying.
    http://mywebpage.netscape.com/kawale...ge/kitpage.htm
    My standard mandolin plans will be available in two weeks with instructions as well.

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    If I'm not mistaken, the Flatiron bouzouki was *ahem* inspired by Rich Westerman's work. His plans are available from GAL (Guild of American Luthiers) as well, I believe
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    You could also check out Peter Allan, Sawchyn Guitars:

    http://www.sawchyn.com/

    He makes very similar mandolins, mandolas, and octaves, that several MC members have raved about here. I've never played any, but have heard a few Flatiron octaves that sounded great.

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    Is the flatiron bouzouki x braced or ladder braced?

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    Really good question, is the flatiron x braced or ladder?

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