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    K4 mandocello-ish

    I’m building a mandocello in the k4 style. The body size and shape is the same but I’m using a 25-1/2” scale. I’ve long admired the Mike Marshall mandocello built by Monteleon. I’m trying to figure...
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    Help on K4 mandocello

    Hi all. I’m in the process of drawing or trying to draw a set of plans for a k4 mandocello. I was wondering if anyone has the actual body size dimensions for it. I’m looking for width including the...
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    Re: Mandola tablature

    Thanks Colin. I appreciate you taking the time to do that. I hope you keep making videos. They’re great!
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    Re: Mandola tablature

    I’m pretty new to playing Mandola so I’m finding the key changes from mandolin a bit confusing. What key are you playing Ashokan Farewell in the YouTube video? Tablature for that would be greatly...
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    Re: Mandola tablature

    Thanks Colin. I just came across your Mandola videos on YouTube. They’re fantastic. I’ve been working on Ashoken Farewell. Do you tablature for your videos? Patreon?
    Cheers.
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    Mandola tablature

    Does anyone know where I can find Mandola tablature for Ashokan Farewell?
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    Re: Bach cello suite no.1

    That link appears to be for tenor banjo
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    Bach cello suite no.1

    Does anyone know of tablature for the mandola?
  9. Thread: Epifanes

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    Re: Epifanes

    Thank you, Will.
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    Epifanes

    Has anyone applied epifanes with a brush? Any advice? I usually use truoil and I’ve been very happy with it. It is very time consuming. I’ve yet to get my spray room set up and I thought about trying...
  11. Thread: H5 Mandola

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    H5 Mandola

    Any suggestions on a case for a H5 Mandola that I’m building.I don’t want to spend more than a few hundred. Thanks.
  12. Thread: Wood binding

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    Re: Wood binding

    If you seal the binding channel with shellac before installing the binding, couldn’t that keep the binding glue from adhering properly? If not, then why not just seal the binding before installing?
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    Wood binding

    I’m thinking about using wood binding on my next build. It’s an A model. My question is for any of you who’ve used wood binding, what are the steps to take to keep the stain from the top and back...
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    Sarah jarosz

    Does anyone know where I can find tablature for Sarah’s song, Peace ?
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    Re: Mandola scale length

    Thank you, John. I appreciate you taking time to help out and it is very helpful.
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    Re: Mandola scale length

    Thank you for your reply, John. I do have a question for you, on the siminoff plan with the 15-5/8 scale, it has the crossover at the 13th fret. If I go to a 17” scale, do I need to change that to...
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    Re: Mandola scale length

    I hadn’t ruled out a 16 inch scale and based on your actual experience I just may go with the 16 inch scale. Thank you for your input. It’s greatly appreciated.
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    Mandola scale length

    I’m just getting started on a Mandola build. I have the siminoff H5 plans. The plans call for a 15-5/8 scale length. I know this is considered the short scale length. Gilchrist says he build them at...
  19. Thread: H5 mandola

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    Re: H5 mandola

    I’m using f holes and tone bars. I appreciate your response and will definitely take your advise on the stiffer spruce top. I believe I have just the right set for it. This is my first mandola and...
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    H5 mandola

    I recently bought the Siminoff H5 mandola plans. I hope to get started soon and was wondering if anyone has experience building from those plans. I’m wondering if the graduations are a little on the...
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    Re: Just finished sealing the stain

    Thank you.
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    Just finished sealing the stain

    I can’t seem to find any mention about this specific question I have. I sealed the burst with two very light spray coats of shellac. Two pound cut, dewaxed flakes. Everything looks good but the...
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    Double action truss rod

    I bought a Cumberland Acoustic double action truss rod for my current build and my question is, how deep do I set it ? I thought I’d set it at 13mm from the surface of the neck block which would give...
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    Re: Another tru oil question

    I used Zinser blonde shellac. I don’t think it was humidity. I have a humidity controlled room. Generally it’s a consistent 45 to 50% Humidity.
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    Re: Another tru oil question

    Thank you, John. I will try that. What do you think caused it to happen. I’m sure it was something I did and I’d like to not do it again.
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