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Mike, I have surely noticed that stuff on Goodwill that might have been competitive last year is now up there with many of the others. This one is really 'up there' given what we think we know about...

Wow ........ nice! Would not have thought of sycamore but it is beautiful.

Jim, I just ordered this book on the strength of this thread. If it is not any good can I blame you? Seriously, it looked to be right up my alley as history and evolving genres are fascinating....

I'm with you Kenny and your last line ........... true in other things as well, not just musicians.

Myself included. Your fingers arched over the fretboard in the style I am familiar with .......... thumb firmly planted in middle of neck. I still struggle playing mando but love the instrument so I...

[QUOTE=Toomas Rannu;1900568]This is music from my childhood, circle game song “Kes aias?” (Who is in the garden?), swing version.

Toomas, do you have classical guitar training in your background?...

Thanks Mike. Yout do a lot of legwork to save the rest of us from doing same.

I'm with Joe ......... please keep us posted.
lane

Glad you got it worked out. People like Audey [per your description] make life better. Wish I lived closer and could visit his shop. I'm in Louisiana.

That's a nice one Mike. Can I borrow it for a few days? And play like I'm Jerry Douglas [is that his name].

The seller has added several more new photos to his listing for a better look at the workmanship.
lane

Clean .........

That is funny .........

I thought the same thing and didn't ask here as I didn't want bidding to go thru' the roof with everyone else in on the secret. For me it is like telling people at the boat launch where I caught all...

Did you google his name? I did and found that he made violins and mandos for much of his life. Would like to play and see the one listed. Been watching it for a few days too.
lane

Be sure to let us know [after setup] how it sounds [and any other details].

I told Lucy on David's message board how the old men are jealous of Leo's stunning ability. So thanks to Lucy for letting us in on their family treasure [i.e., Leo] and to Ken for donating the...

Thanks everyone for this feedback. The specifics of your remarks are very helpful. I probably should go with tested woods even though some are a little pricey. I don't know enough to navigate these...

Thanks Richard for that. I remember seeing in my lifetime references to cypress tops for guitars but unsure if those were specimens from another continent. Good idea about weighing and testing...

I have a number of pieces of what south Louisianans call "sinker cypress" that has been retrieved from the swamps and completely dried. Am thinking about starting my own build project and wondering...

Boy, I wish I had the sheet music to what he is playing on Patrick's mandolin. That may be the sweetest rendition of it I have yet to hear. I bought the official sheet music of "Going to California"...

That is a beauty. My last one is 48 years old this year and is an Alvarez Yairi Grand Concert Master and has a really pure tone. My other Alvarez was given to my son so I only have this one and play...

Hey Dan, I have two [a 304 and a 504 oval hole] and love them both. Not that I would know anything about mandolins but I played classic guitar for 55 years. My 504 has a deep sweet tone and plays...

It is a great sound ........... so is the one making it!

Can someone identify the tune he is playing on the video for North American Guitar? .......... the first video? I just loved it .........
lane