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Well, not technically on my bench, but hanging over...
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Moving slow, but got ebony dots in today and some evo wire. Might have to pull a few though. Frets that is. Dang it.
Hey David. I noticed in one of your bench pictures a CD of Ernie Carpenters Elk River Blues. I went to YouTube and listened to some of it and thanks to you I have a new favorite song / tune. I also found where words were later written to the tune:
Elk River Blues
By: Ernie Carpenter
Born: Braxton County, West Virginia (1909-1997)
Lyrics By: Sharon Martinson
You dam a river
It’s by my farm
You dam a river
You flood my home
I have no other
Place I can go to
And so for ever
This world I’ll roam
The waters rising
The birds are flying
They try to get
To higher ground
I have no other
Place I can go to
And so for ever
This world I’ll roam
We took this land
From all these people
We took these people
From their land
They’ve got no other
Place they can go to
And so for ever
Will they roam
Sharon Martinson does change the tune a bit but I believe Ernie would approve.
Been a little board lately --
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Steve
Are the two boards to the far right the same scale as the rest?
Bill - Yes, all the same scale length . . . just not lined up carefully for the photo.
Steve
Kowboy, Ernie Carpenter is one of my favorite fiddlers. I listen to this two cd set all the time. Haven't found any more from him. I'd love to have more.
Hope to be buffing the Stelling in 8-10 days.
I'm working on a few mandolins and a guitar right now. Here's the mandolins.
Western Red Cedar F4 top from our member Spruce
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1st F5
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Below another neck in progress, an A style speed neck, and fixing my brother's mandolin.
Just been carving the neck on one of my twin-point mandolins.
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Cheers Gary
Austin, what's in the "barrels" up on the shelf?:confused: Curiosity got the best of me....
Austin has been know to distill some spirits.... for personal use only.
Of course, those barrels may be only for cutting shellac.
Bill
Progress on my 3-Point 2-Point. I'm considering finish alternatives. As you can see, I've built the body in the style of a violin, so I think the finish should be somewhat in keeping with this style. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Sorry, I'm having a little trouble orienting the photos.
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Just strung up Possum Head with persimmon appointments and a side port.
If i decide to let this one out, I'll add more truoil. Right now its very thin.
Just finished. Size-1 Euro Spruce & Red Gum.
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Thanks Marty. I was surprised at how well its been received so far. If I can get a video linked up I'll post it.
Seems like every morning there is at least 1 bench with a mug full of coffee!
Campfire style coming together. Testing a Bradford pear bridge made from a salvaged piece from my yard.
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David Newton, That is BEAUTIFUL!
Making progress on a few more RedLine Acoustics A-Style Mandolins . . .
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New, 14" dia wheels, but 12"+ resaw capacity, 1.75 hp, nice large table, nice fence, quick tension release lever, etc. Fits well in my 600 sq ft shop.
Finally getting time to build.
This just came in for some work...
I am not sure who this builder is, but he has his own James Tailpiece. :)
It is an "M. David" From Berkley, CA. Anyone heard of him?
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A 1961 Telecaster stumbled in today as well. Unfortunately, it has been refinished. :crying:
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