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Post by ntredwell on Oct 9, 2013 7:29:22 GMT
Thanks guys, I managed to get the first round of pore filler on last night, so will hopefully be able to get the first coats of finish on over the weekend.
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Post by ntredwell on Nov 5, 2013 8:25:43 GMT
Well I strung her up for the first time last night, with a rough bridge and nut, and well I think it sounds good, but I have never played a mandolin before so who know's  I just need to refine the bridge and then pictures will follow. |
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Post by Martin on Nov 5, 2013 10:08:53 GMT
Good news, Nick! Looking forward to the pics. Of course, if there are any mandolin playing forum members near you in Norfolk, they could play test it for you, and then do a mini-review on here   |
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Post by ntredwell on Nov 11, 2013 10:03:56 GMT
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 11, 2013 10:33:05 GMT
that's a beauty, Nick.
I love the rosette - very understated but complimentary to the overall design.
Any chance of some soundclips?
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Post by davewhite on Nov 11, 2013 10:42:23 GMT
Nick, Looks great - well done  |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 11, 2013 11:12:19 GMT
Looks lovely Nick - the various woods blend so well visually overall, and I especially like the bridge, rosette, fingerboard and headstock similarities in shade. Looking forward to hearing it too!
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Post by ntredwell on Nov 12, 2013 8:22:22 GMT
Thank you very much for your kind comments, I will see what I can do about a sound clip, biggest problem with that though is I have never played a mandolin before, but I will see what I can learn. Any suggestions for something nice and simple...
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 12, 2013 8:38:20 GMT
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Post by colan on Nov 12, 2013 8:54:45 GMT
Beautiful proportions. You've got a fine eye.
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Post by Martin on Nov 12, 2013 9:11:33 GMT
Very fine looking work, Nick! I'd love to hear it sometime too |
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Post by ntredwell on Nov 12, 2013 9:50:43 GMT
Keith
Thanks for the links, Ill have a bit of a play over the next few days and then try and record something over the weekend.
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Post by ntredwell on Nov 19, 2013 8:28:22 GMT
Well I was asked for a sound demo, so here goes. Its fairly basic as I really haven't had time to work on anything else, but here goes. Mandolin Demo
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 19, 2013 9:28:22 GMT
That's got a lovely mellow, 'earthy' sound, Nick. |
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Post by Martin on Nov 19, 2013 10:45:30 GMT
Lovely, nick. It has a nice rounded sweetness to it |
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I just need to refine the bridge and then pictures will follow.
Jo whoever he is.
