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    Default Condino macassar F5

    About one instrument out of every 50 challenges me much more than the other 49. I was tested building this one, but still proud to show off this hollow scroll F5 interpretation. The irony is that after as much time as I spent on the cosmetic details, as soon as I hit the first note I never noticed what it looked like until I was ready to stop playing two hours later. 1000 thanks to Bob for being the most patient customer of a lifetime...

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Cool Mando! Really like the creativity on the shape.
    What are the woods used?
    How did you find they affected the tone? What made the playability more likeable?
    Just curious.
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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Macassar ebony sides, curly maple binding, Ted Davis October 1989 red spruce top, Michigan red maple back, hollow scroll, Nicolo Alessi tuning machines.....

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Ooh...la...la!
    Gorgeous
    Can we see the face of the head please?
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    Tremendous details, color, craftsmanship.

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    I hope Bob is well pleased, I know I would be! Beautiful Mandolin Mr. Condino very unique. Two thumbs up!

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Ive never seen one you your Fs. Very nice mod appointments like lower point -not too drastic.

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    That’s a beautiful mandolin!
    I’ve got an orphaned maple back and African blackwood sides that I’ve been toying with using together- I think your lovely instrument my just provided me with the inspiration and push that I need!
    Cheers Gary

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    That's a stunning mandolin. Would love to hear it.
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    Mighty fine. Mighty fine.

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Here s the whole batch that I posted on another thread and facebook:
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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    You continue to outdo yourself, James. Impressive!
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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    James, those are amazing!

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    Love the maple binding. That just completes the whole package. Why make a beautiful work of art in wood and then put a bunch of plastic on it?
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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    ...front of the head?
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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Stunning!

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Would love to see the black top A. Very impressive, creativity to the inth degree. Thank you for sharing. Lp
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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    What a hot rod! Beautiful.

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    Default Re: Condino macassar F5

    Looks like free thinking to me. Nice batch, James.
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