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    Default Brescian Mandola inspired by an 1805 illustration

    I finally completed this Brecian Mandola. It was inspired by an illustration from 1805.
    It is made with Huon pine soundboard and Queensland Maple neck and bowl. In keeping with the Auzie theme, I inserted a coin from the 1800's with an emu and a kangaroo.

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    Last edited by Tukanu; Feb-03-2023 at 10:46am.

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    Default Re: Brescian Mandola inspired by an 1805 illustration

    That's beautiful David. Of course I'm biased, but I love the old roo & emu penny and the timbers. How does the Huon pine top sound? I know it's been used successfully in guitars, but I've never tried it myself.

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    Thanks, Tom. First off, it is strung with nylon so I can only compare it to some of the other Brescian mandolins that I have built. I guess what I notice most is the quick decay of the tone. It is hard to describe the tone...just different.

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    Default Re: Brescian Mandola inspired by an 1805 illustration

    Quick decay of the tone? Would that indicate that the Huon is softer than spruce?

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    I really don't Know, Joe. It is very dense and I worked it pretty thin. It is not objectionable, just different than spruce.

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