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    Default Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Mike has started on my new mandolin. Can't wait to see the results. Getting an f style with an oval hole.
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Can't wait to see it either. Any pictures of the model? Love to hear about the luthier made instruments.

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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Congratulations, Ron!
    As Jesse says, we can't wait to see and hear more!
    My correspondences with Mike, as well as my observation of the progress of his builds, has been very positive.
    I'd say he's a new builder to watch.
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    Hang in there. Mine was worth the wait. Tough to put it down. I am thoroughly satisfied.
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    (Correction) Shawnee Creek Woodworks

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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Congratulations, post pics when you can and and mp3 if you can.

    I'm getting mine at the end August.

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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    I read the title of this thread and thought you were referring to Mike Holmes of HGTV (has a show where his contracting company fixes the messes other contractors/builder leave behind).

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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    No pics yet. Still early on in the process. As for looks, Mike pointed me to the under construction image on the Gilchrist website - http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/ (the one on the right). Soft muted sunburst. Upgraded to a loar type brekke bridge. Webber tail piece and radiused neck. gold hardware) fret dots will be mop diamond shaped and a fern on the headstock. turtoise shell pickguard. Can't wait!
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    I got pictures about every 3-4 weeks. I do like to watch a mandolin take shape. Especially my own. ;^>
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    I'll be posting pics as soon as I get any. We talked yesterday about pickguard options. Mike is great at communicating.
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    Default First pictures!

    Mike sent over some pics last night. I'm having trouble with the wait now. To me, the skill in the shaving to shape is amazing....









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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Lookin' good Ron!
    Be sure to keep us posted.
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    That top is taking shape nicely. Just remember, Ron: breath in, breath out, repeat...

    Keep 'em coming.
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    Default More Pictures!

    I'm just amazed with the progress. Mike's a joy to work with. Mine is #36.

    I wonder how he's gonna fix that big hole in the middle? wink wink.




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    Quote Originally Posted by rbird View Post
    I wonder how he's gonna fix that big hole in the middle? wink wink.
    Cover it with 8 strings or so.
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Is it finished ? more pics ?

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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Mike sent more pics last night. The top is now bound to the bottom and fretwork moving nicely! Love the diamonds and fern. Getting closer...





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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Looking good, Ron. The headstock design is tasteful.

    I can't tell from the photo, but did you opt for full binding? I didn't, but haven't regreted it one minute. The sound is super all the same.
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Yes I love the headstock! I did go for full binding on it, including the oval.
    Mike has been completely on schedule with it throughout but it's still a tough wait.
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Man, that looks so great.... I've been waiting in line since December, hope to get mine by the end of August.

    It's giving me time to save more money, maybe I'll opt for the F-style...

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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Here's an adjusted photo of the headstock -

    The fern inlay and the diamond fret dots are from Custom Inlay -
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    I think they both look pretty snazzy if I say so myself.
    "It's giving me time to save more money, maybe I'll opt for the F-style..." - Jose
    I want both I'll get the f this time and hopefully get a 2 point before Mike gets too famous and I can still afford him.
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    More pics from Mike last night -







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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    More pics! Getting closer......







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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    That mandolin is really looking great.
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    Default Re: Mike Holmes at Shawnee Woodworks has started my mandolin!

    Hey, just noticed a 2pt on the bench below your 2nd pic. Maybe that's mine, no such luck. I got to wait till August.

    Looking real good.

    Jose

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