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garynava
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My main instrument is: Stanley No.5

Nava Mandolin(s) Sept 4, 2013 7:32:02 GMT leoroberts likes this

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Post by garynava on Sept 4, 2013 7:32:02 GMT

Hi Guys,
here’s my latest mandolin- this is one of my “Standard” mandolins, but with the optional upgrade of a rosette, which must make this one, a “Standard Custom”?
Visually, the Brazilian mahogany back, sides and neck, the cocobolo fretboard and bridge and thuya burl details work incredibly well, all really complementing each other nicely. It’s only been strung up for a few hours but already I’m very happy with its woody tone. Hope you like it.

Also, if you read my meet the luthier interview, you may have noted that I mentioned that I wanted to build an octave mandolin. Well, here’s a double commission for a matching pair- an octave mandolin and a tenor mandola! You can see the progress so far.

Cheers Gary

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garynava Luthier / Guitar Maker Posts: 461 My main instrument is: Stanley No.5	Nava Mandolin(s) Sept 4, 2013 15:21:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by garynava on Sept 4, 2013 15:21:06 GMT Hi Guys, Thanks for all the positive comments. I’ll be more than happy to keep you all posted on the OM and TM. The scale lengths are 434mm and 546mm both will have 14 fret necks. Cheers Gary
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Nava Mandolin(s) Sept 4, 2013 20:14:57 GMT garynava likes this

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Post by andrewjw on Sept 4, 2013 20:14:57 GMT

Totally classy Gary...your combination of woods and perfect execution make the mando a joy to behold...I particularly like the beautiful handmade tailpiece...so often something that lets an otherwise fine build down.

The matched pair of octave mandolin and tenor mandola look to be following the same route!

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