Thanks, I appreciate the follow up! I actually have an Eastman F style mandolin that I like quite a bit, just not a big fan of the look of their mandolas.
Here is the conclusion I'm coming too: ...
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Thanks, I appreciate the follow up! I actually have an Eastman F style mandolin that I like quite a bit, just not a big fan of the look of their mandolas.
Here is the conclusion I'm coming too: ...
Thanks everyone! It looks like Big Muddy is coming out on top. Sounds is pretty subjective, so can anyone chime in on why? I'm looking for examples of build quality, quality over time (will it...
Howdy Folks,
I'm looking for some help and insight on purchasing a new mandola. My budget is ~$1000 and I've down selected to the following. I would love some insight and/or info on any of the...
belbein has it right. A build will take as long as you want it to depending on the quality you're shooting for. My first build took 18 months (working on it on weekends), but subsequent builds get...
Hey,
Quick question about buffing tru oil - I have let 16 coats (cut with mineral spirits when applied) dry for three weeks. I went to start lighting hand buffing with stewmac buffing compound...
Thanks guys!
LMII has these two below for grain filling so I wasn't sure. I imagine as long as a get a thinner viscosity and long cure/working time I should be fine right?
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Hey there,
Just about ready to do a grain fill and it looks like my local Woodcraft carries System Three.
Can anyone recommend the specific model/type they used with good results that have...
Thanks Marty,
I checked out Rubner but it looks like they're F Style Worm Under (what I'm looking for) are still in the works.
Hey,
Couple of quick questions:
1. Are the black knobs on Golden Age Tuners ebony or plastic?
2. Can anyone recommend a good tuner brand that offers satin nickel? (Aside from Golden Age and...
Thanks for the feed back! Having a hard time finding a flat top tail piece that has a shiny appearance but is better than the stamped sheet metal pieces. I suspected it would be difficult to polish...
Hey,
Anyone ever try polishing a nickel or silver James Mandolin Tailpiece? All the pictures I've seen are matte.
I want to prevent the Tru-Oil from soaking too deep into the wood and dampening the top plate.
It's a water based stain.
Thanks guys I a really appreciate the responses! I do not have access to spray equipment (one of the reason I'm going TO) so is there a recommended process for applying it by hand? And will shellac...
Spruce top, walnut sides, and mahogany neck
Hey!
I've been doing a lot of research on laying down a Tru-Oil finish, but wanted to get your take on how to apply a wash coat of shellac. Having never worked with it, I would really appreciate...
Thanks for the response guys! I'm leaning towards the ebony bridge from elderly (https://www.elderly.com/collections/all/products/mandolin-bridge-469) the description says the insert is plastic but...
Hey,
Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel on my first flat top build and had a couple of questions regarding the bridge and tail piece:
1. Will the Ashton Bailey tailpieces work...
Hey,
I'm getting ready to finish up my first flat top mandolin with a mortise and tenon neck joint. When doing a french polish finish, do you guys typically finish the top/sound plate before...
Hey!
Had a quick question regarding fret slot depth. My fret slot is about .03" deeper than my fret wire on a 12"radius fret board.
I've seen something similar to this one Martin guitars where...
That's a good call and what I was leaning towards - Just wanted to make sure it wasn't too out of the ordinary
Hello there,
I've been looking around for a radiused fingerboard and had a couple of questions:
First off, I don't really have the tools or setup to radius and slot my own so I was hoping to...
Yeah, I'm building a mandolin but don't quite have the set up to cut and radius my own fret board. Can you recommend any good info for installing a true zero fret?
Hey!
Had a couple of questions about fretboards and nuts - Thanks in advance!
1. Does anyone have any experience using zero glide nuts? How did the installation go and was there a noticeable...
Is there anyway to prevent this in the future? I guess I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how any mandolin can be made if it can only be maintained the same same humidity it was built. ...