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  1. May-08-2023, 4:52am #1
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    Default Neapolitan style mandolin

    Mandolino Napoletana. Tiger Myrtle and Rose Myrtle bowl, spruce top, NG Rosewood neck, Gidgee fingerboard and armrest. I think the mold is mostly accurate now, it could loose 5mm from the width but aside from that is pretty right. Next step is to make one with no oopsies.

    Monstrous sound, loud and full bodied but not raucous. Think an old shiraz…..

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  3. May-08-2023, 8:19am #2
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    Default Re: Neapolitan style mandolin

    I'm so glad to see makers that continue the tradition of Italian style instruments.

    Thank you!
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    Default Re: Neapolitan style mandolin

    If you can make an instrument with no oppsies you are a better builder than most. I’ve been at it off and on for 60 years and still haven’t made an instrument with out oopsies.
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    Default Re: Neapolitan style mandolin

    Good stuff!

    Any sound samples?
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