I didn't know until my mid-fifties that you can actually pay someone to change your strings. The obvious advantage to having a good mandolin luthier...
I don't know if this 2nd build is your own design, is being built from a plan, or is modifying a plan. If it is your own design or a modification of...
Sherry, that all looks like excellent planning and progress. As somebody indicated, don't work at it too hard. Keep it enjoyable, but do play one of...
I'm from south Georgia and live in Niceville, Fl. I started playing mandolin & viewing the cafe in 2002. After much research I have recently decided to attempt to build some mandolins. I have played many instruments over the last twenty years, but have found the mandolin the most enoyable and challenging. My hero is Bill Monroe for his dedication, feel, and just the history of The Father of bluegrass. I love old instruments, old cars, and the old ways of America when it was a simplier time. "They don't make em' like they used to"!
Location:
Niceville, FL
Interests:
Playing and building mandolins, custom woodworking, fishing, family, church.
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