andrewjw
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Post by andrewjw on Mar 17, 2022 8:20:38 GMT
Ditto to Keith’s comments above…  …someone is going to be very lucky! Andrew |
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Post by bobholbert on Apr 14, 2023 8:14:13 GMT
Just wanted to say thanks for the videos - I’ve recently built a couple of flat top mandolins using an h braced sound board and a bolt on neck, per Graham McDonald’s book. I was very interested in your approach to the neck joint and constructing the extension to support the desired neck angle, which may try to incorporate in a future build. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is also inspiring. I notice in the videos you don’t deal with bracing the soundboard- are you able to share your approach?
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
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My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Apr 17, 2023 15:33:11 GMT
Just wanted to say thanks for the videos - I’ve recently built a couple of flat top mandolins using an h braced sound board and a bolt on neck, per Graham McDonald’s book. I was very interested in your approach to the neck joint and constructing the extension to support the desired neck angle, which may try to incorporate in a future build. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is also inspiring. I notice in the videos you don’t deal with bracing the soundboard- are you able to share your approach? Hello Bob, Many thank for your kind words. Glad to hear that you’ve found videos useful. It took a lot of development to get the soundboard bracing right and I think I’ll be keeping that one to myself until I decided to retire! Cheers Gary |
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Post by bobholbert on Apr 17, 2023 23:49:42 GMT
Just wanted to say thanks for the videos - I’ve recently built a couple of flat top mandolins using an h braced sound board and a bolt on neck, per Graham McDonald’s book. I was very interested in your approach to the neck joint and constructing the extension to support the desired neck angle, which may try to incorporate in a future build. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is also inspiring. I notice in the videos you don’t deal with bracing the soundboard- are you able to share your approach? Hello Bob, Many thank for your kind words. Glad to hear that you’ve found videos useful. It took a lot of development to get the soundboard bracing right and I think I’ll be keeping that one to myself until I decided to retire! Cheers Gary Thanks for the response Gary - I suspected you had, very reasonably, kept some matters close to your chest. Still, the only way to guarantee I didn't find out, was to never ask! You have been very generous in what you have shared, and it provides plenty of ideas for potential improvements to my technique and outcomes. |
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…someone is going to be very lucky!
Jo whoever he is.
