Post a picture of what's on your bench?

[muleskinnermandos]

[Paul Statman]

Thanks John - yes, I am a big fan of the zero fret - for me, it simplifies set up and results in a very playable instrument

It makes sense to me. The fretted note would most resemble the open one, as there is no change of material at the 'nut' end. Fretless instruments need a nut, but fretted ones (in theory) should sound more consistent with a zero fret. I wonder why it has been abandoned for the most part. Perhaps this is another discussion.

[Paul Statman]

oops- Double entry...

[soliver]

Installed a "keystone" in the rim at the tail block for #5 to match the Figured Maple stripe in the back. Wiped down with mineral spirits to see what it will look like. This Sapele is some good lookin' stuff!

[Paul Statman]

Installed a "keystone" in the rim at the tail block for #5 to match the Figured Maple stripe in the back. Wiped down with mineral spirits to see what it will look like. This Sapele is some good lookin' stuff!

Looks impressive. That remote idea is a stroke of genius. Can you clear and re-do finishes, too, or is it just for correcting mistooks?

[slimt]

I dont know if this is worth posting. But I just bought this. I believe its a slingerland.

[soliver]

Looks impressive. That remote idea is a stroke of genius. Can you clear and re-do finishes, too, or is it just for correcting mistooks?

Ha! I wish! ... Shop = mancave ... where else am I supposed to watch Marvel Movies and Starwars?

[Dusepo]

[Charles E.]

Installed a "keystone" in the rim at the tail block for #5 to match the Figured Maple stripe in the back. Wiped down with mineral spirits to see what it will look like. This Sapele is some good lookin' stuff!

Spencer, it was great to meet you and your family on your visit to St Augustine! Looking forward to seeing more mandolins from you.

[soliver]

Spencer, it was great to meet you and your family on your visit to St Augustine! Looking forward to seeing more mandolins from you.

Thanks again to you Charley for showing us into the and around the Lighthouse today. Loved giving your Mando a test drive, it looked and sounded awesome! Wish I could've picked a little more!

[Skip Kelley]

Two of the four builds going on…

[soliver]

Top glued on and binding done!

[John Kelly]

That soundhole rosette is an amazing piece of work, Jo with the intricate interwoven carving.

[Paul Statman]

That soundhole rosette is an amazing piece of work, Jo with the intricate interwoven carving.

Andrew Preview!

[Dusepo]

That soundhole rosette is an amazing piece of work, Jo with the intricate interwoven carving.

Thanks for your kind words.

[Tukanu]

On the bench: A 4 string Selmer Style mando and a Classical Style Bowlback in Claro Walnut.

[dustyamps]

I am replacing the fretboard on this old mandolin banjo, love the headstock.

[dustyamps]

All put back together. Ordered taller bridges to raise the action a bit and it will ready to play. I prefer playing these as a 4 stringer.

[CES]

That soundhole rosette is an amazing piece of work, Jo with the intricate interwoven carving.

Just saw this today, and my thoughts exactly!! Amazing work, Jo!!

[sunburst]

Varnish and TO top coat done on the Griffith tribute.

[Bob Schmidt]

John,
It is easy to see how you got your nickname. That is a really nice burst.

[Tukanu]

Just completed a nice little Selmer Style 4 string jazz mando. It is made of Sycamore and Spruce with a maple neck.

[Jim Garber]

Just completed a nice little Selmer Style 4 string jazz mando. It is made of Sycamore and Spruce with a maple neck.

That is exceptionally cool! What is the scale length? Did you possiboy go for a loner than standard mandolin scale? Also what bracing did you use?

[Tukanu]

Thanks Jim.
The customer wanted a 330mm scale, basically 13". It is strung with Thomastik (of course).
I went a little lighter on the bracing because it has only 4 strings.

[soliver]

Very nice David! I love the look of that style of Selmer and really want to do a 'dola version.