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    I've been beaten to it, but yes, it's a traditional Mongolian bowed instrument about the size of a cello.
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    Quote Originally Posted by j. condino View Post
    I think this will work well:
    It’s all wrinkled, who would want that?
    Not all the clams are at the beach

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    I was offered a nice commission, can you build a box for my wife's birthday present, something to keep her knitting wool in! …..

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    Cool, but how does it sound? :-)
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    Today's view from the workbench: I'm not sure which one has more gig stories, the instrument or my old workbench....
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    Quote Originally Posted by j. condino View Post
    Today's view from the workbench: I'm not sure which one has more gig stories, the instrument or my old workbench....
    Looks like Bill Monroe played few gigs on that with his pocket knife.
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    &#@% Bill Monroe; he didn't have %$#@ to do with this!

    That's what they all looked like back in the late '70s punk days when we wore chains and pet jewelry to the gigs.....
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    I was thinking Keith Richards level of story competition . . . is that a P bass body?
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    A Hamburger Cithrinchen AKA Bell Cittern currently under construction:

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    Looks good Jo! I have built two bell shaped mandolins based on a Lyon and Healy tiple, one arched and one flat. They worked out well, I still play the arched one.
    I think the bell shape goes back to the 16th century, do you know if it originated in Germany?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Looks good Jo! I have built two bell shaped mandolins based on a Lyon and Healy tiple, one arched and one flat. They worked out well, I still play the arched one.
    I think the bell shape goes back to the 16th century, do you know if it originated in Germany?
    Thanks! Yes, as far as I know it originated in Hamburg in northern Germany, hence the name Hambuger Cithrinchen, meaning 'little cittern from Hamburg'.
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    Just finished an Appalachian dulcimer for my wife. Took me a lot longer than expected, but that's the usual, I guess.

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    Everything that matters starts to come together right here --

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    Thanks to all who put up with my transition from lutherie to boat craft, the mould stations of a solo paddle, strip built canoe named the Wee Lassie....
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    11 1/2 feet, mixture of eastern white cedar and western red cedar with mahogany inwales and single seat.
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    I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Retired from luthiery, I am volunteering at the Heritage Boatworks at the St. Augustine Lighthouse...
    I was there at that light house a few years ago. Bought some tickets to win one of the boats. The one that year was beautiful!!! Didn’t win it

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    Starting finish coats on this quilted F.Click image for larger version. 

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    Second quilted F in the group. Torrefied quilted Maple. 1st coat of oil varnish.
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    A family affair! All GDAE & all three octaves covered. Banjo-Mandolin 17.5" to 18.5" scale, Tenor Banjo 23.5" to 24.5" & Bass banjo 29" to 31.5". The Mandolin is built to double as a short scale Tenor. I wouldn't be surprised if it is the longest scale steel string Mandolin ever built. Click image for larger version. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harley Marty View Post
    I wouldn't be surprised if it is the longest scale steel string Mandolin ever built. Click image for larger version. 

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    Looks like nice work but it is a banjo.
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    Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a fan-fretted banjo before!
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    I'm curious, is the asymmetry of the neck attachment intended to let the bridge stay in a perceived "sweet spot" on the banjo head?

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    Lots of tiny little (crazy-making) pieces in this Sorensen "Floral Swirl" VX peg --

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