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    Re: nylon stringed mandolin

    something like this :

    http://www.apitiusmandolins.com/Oliver's%20Blog%20Page%20images%20etc/Apitius%20Goes%20Electric/13420%20Front%20Right%20900%20X%20600.jpg
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    Re: nylon stringed mandolin

    Hey dusepo beautiful work!

    BoxCarJoe,

    what did you dislike about it in general?

    Richard500,
    The plan is for 8 strings if that does not work maybe 4 will. I am thinking of steam bending...
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    Re: nylon stringed mandolin

    Hey those Ukuleles are cool. I am now thinking along those lines. A archtop style body with a mandolin scale length. Anyone with experience in this?
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    nylon stringed mandolin

    Hello

    I am thinking of building a nylon stringed F style mandolin. I think it can be built lighter because of the lower string tension (please comment!).

    Does anyone have a suggestion for...
  5. Thread: mandolin necks

    by Kev
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    mandolin necks

    Hi all

    I am reading Roger Siminoff's book on building mandolins but I am not clear on the grain direction for the neck. Is it OK to run the grain in the same direction as the spruce top would...
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    where to get binding

    Hi all

    I found some binding at Stewmac but their selection was not too great. Where do people get the real fancy types? Do you make your own?


    thanks

    Kev
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    Re: stewmac essential fret kit

    Thanks for the advice guys. Rick i like your list of tools -that is probably what I'll do

    What about the book do you think it is needed? installing frets seems simple but,...

    Can you buy...
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    stewmac essential fret kit

    Hi everyone

    I am starting to build an f model mandolin using Roger Siminoff's book and plans.
    I have some questions about fretting
    What do you think about Stewmac's essential fretting kit...
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