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  1. Jun-22-2022, 11:48am #26
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Getting close now. Sealed with shellac and the varnish goes on this week. It's been a lot of fun watching the progress.
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  3. Jun-22-2022, 3:12pm #27
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Looks fantastic - the back on that is absolutely gorgeous!
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  5. Jun-22-2022, 6:09pm #28
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Like jumping into the mouth of an aciive volcano, YIKES!!! It's so otherwordly beautiful!!

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  7. Jul-12-2022, 9:03pm #29
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    The mando is done and on the way to me. Should arrive Friday. It's not even here and I already love it! Thanks to Max and Lauri!
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  9. Jul-13-2022, 4:58am #30
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Stunning! Congratulations on a beautiful mandolin!
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  11. Jul-13-2022, 5:08am #31
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    That's gorgeous! I am envious and I have one like this already.
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Wow!
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  15. Jul-13-2022, 7:46pm #33
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    That's stunning!!
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Thanks for sharing the process. It's a beauty!
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  19. Jul-17-2022, 3:02am #35
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    ...???
    Welll?? Let's hear it ! ! !
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  20. Jul-17-2022, 9:18am #36
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Packard View Post
    ...???
    Welll?? Let's hear it ! ! !
    NMD post and video will be done this week. Spoiler alert: I love it!
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  22. Jul-17-2022, 9:08pm #37
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Max + Laurie = amazing mando!!
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by ccravens View Post
    Max + Laurie = amazing mando!!
    I have two Girouards and YES they are amazing!
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  26. Jul-17-2022, 10:00pm #39
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    Beautiful mando! Max nails the sound and Lauri makes them beautiful to look at. Congrats! Love my Girouard mandola.
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    Default Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    That’s a gorgeous looking mandolin! Max and Lauri do a fabulous job and I know from past experience it will sound just as good as it looks. Congratulations Chuck!! Enjoy that beautiful Girouard mandolin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Leyda View Post
    NMD post and video will be done this week. Spoiler alert: I love it!
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