Mandolins in progress

[Skip Kelley]

Looking good, Steve! That's going to make someone very happy!

[oldwave maker]

The JK C# and ET oval settling in before heading out, sure liking the James shell tailpiece on the C#

[oldwave maker]

569 and 570 settling in, ironwood and tortoise over engelmann/curly, ebony and ivoroid over same, the most fun that can be had with a pick in your right hand.......

[Steve Sorensen]

Beautiful, Bill. Those sweet babies just need to be making music!
Steve

[Jackson84]

My White #4 is almost ready! It took me a little over a year to complete, working on it on and off. I've found it very difficult to do these from scratch and be time efficient at the same time. Maybe one of these days...
Tyler

[Bill Snyder]

Tyler, judging from the photos that is a beautiful instrument.

[billhay4]

I agree. Let's hear it.
Bill

[Kirk Albrecht]

My White #4 is almost ready! It took me a little over a year to complete, working on it on and off. I've found it very difficult to do these from scratch and be time efficient at the same time. Maybe one of these days...
Tyler

Beautiful work for only #4 Tyler! Yes, let's hear how it sounds!

[Skip Kelley]

Tyler, your mandolin look awesome! Nice work all around! I love your take on the flowerpot!

[Andrew B. Carlson]

Wow. Very nice work Jackson! If you said that was #400, I'd have believed you.

[Jackson84]

Thanks for the kind words! When I list it in the classifieds, I'll be sure to post a video in the link.

[Bigtuna]

Tyler, your mandolin look awesome! Nice work all around! I love your take on the flowerpot!

I second that!

[Ron McMillan]

My White #4 is almost ready! It took me a little over a year to complete, working on it on and off. I've found it very difficult to do these from scratch and be time efficient at the same time. Maybe one of these days...
Tyler

That's one of the most strikingly handsome F5s I've seen in a long time. Beautiful work.

[Clinton Johnson]

Definitely awesome work and skills Jackson! Beutiful instrument bro

[Jackson84]

Here is a short video! I've been able to find some consistency in tone by using engelmann spruce. This one is very similar in sound to my #3, but maybe a little more punchy. I have the action set really low so the chop is a little weak, but it has more to give with higher action. Thanks again for the generous comments!

[billhay4]

Nice sounding instrument.
Bill

[Rick Jones]

Sounds and looks great!

[Brian George]

Hello Guys
I am a new member to mandolin cafe.
I started building mandolins in 2014 and now have completed 9 instruments.
The following link http://www.flickr.com/mandolinmann/albums
will lead you to pictures of my work.
I build as a hobby, in the UK and design my own instruments (except from the first one which was from plans)
I would welcome your feedback
Brian George

[billhay4]

Nice looking variety of instruments, Brian. I wondered on Number 6 why you glued the kerfed lining in like that. I always do it before the top is attached and use clothes pins to hold it on while the glue dries.
Bill

[tmsweeney]

Darn it now my shirt is soaked, I was drooling at those octaves for along time before I realized it........

[John Kelly]

Welcome, Brian, and congratulations on your achievements so far. I have been building part-time since 2004(ish) and have made 25 mandolins, 13 octaves and a few others such as guitars, a bouzouki and a couple of tenor guitars.

Your instruments look very well made and designed, and the bracing patterns are very interesting. I too was fascinated by your method of adding the kerfing - I too use clothes pegs to hold my linings in, as Bill mentions above. i look forward to hearing some sound files of your creations at some time soon.

[oldwave maker]

Circle will be unbroken, Rawlings old epiphone inspired, stain and shellac sealer, looks too dark to be my 'golden age'!

[GarY Nava]

Do not adjust your sets! It's a lefty!
Cheers Gary

[Tavy]

Do not adjust your sets! It's a lefty!
Cheers Gary

Nice!

[lflngpicker]

Here's a shot of seven of our RedLine Traveler mandolins in various stages of having the finish applied to them. Various wood species and types in this grouping.

Hi Steve, I have a Red Line Traveler and would like to invite you to join the social group which is for Traveler fans. I would appreciate you adding your important name this list. Thank you, Dan