..it one of them optical collisions...its an open scroll
..it one of them optical collisions...its an open scroll
Scotti,
Was there any intent or purpose for the f/b extension? #I really like the contour it has.
What kind of home you keepin it in? You still have the Presto?
WBL
Wayne..that was Darbys idea...its kinda like shaped as if in line with ones chopping motion....Nope sold the Presto...needed some jack..right now its in a First Quality Modern case...Im looking at getting a Pegasus....
If memory is correct, I think Mr. Darby makes all of the fingerboard extensions a little different. Maybe its just his thing.
Yeah, Keep calling me Hillbilly........
The only nit i can really pick at here is i think the fingerboard could use those 2 extra frets at the extension. #i just looks like somethings missing with those 2 empty fret slots. If those frets weren't going to be installed there, it might have looked better(?) if the slots weren't cut. #but that's just me. #Scotti can have his #29 any way he likes it.
Eric H
Aloha a hui hou
mandolin no ka 'oi
..I didnt want those 2 frets in the extension...thats right where the sweet spot is...
Yes, sweet spot = yum!
Scotti, just take some silver paint and paint 'em on
..if anything I might have them filled in with ebony dust...but..it dont bother me..
[QUOTE]..it one of them optical collisions...its an open scroll
Scotti- I had better get some glasses! I could swear that the opening of the big scroll (on the headstock) does not go all the way through the back of the headstock.
Looking for an optician...
Darby,
I first heard of your mandolins from Mike Andes of Nothin' Fancy. I've been following your work here an must say that I am very very impressed. I am interested in getting a mandola built in the F-4 style. Do you build mandolas at all?
....Hey Brian..just from what I know about Darby and his mandos..I dont think he has built any mandola's....I could be wrong though...At any rate Im sure Darby would do ya good..he will build you what you want....hes very good to work with.....no doubt about it...he loves mandos and putting his wares in players hands with what they want is his #1 priorty....#29 just smoked house tonight at rehearsal....I have never played a better mando for no newer than what it is...the more I thump it..the more it just wants more....in other words it doesnt chit on me....good luck and keep us posted.
I was seriously considering commissioning him to build a mando for me. Then, I came across the Alan Bibey Gibson. I fell in love with it and bought it. I don't need another mandolin, but I really want a quality mandola. I'm sure that Darby will do a fantasic job with what I have in mind.
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