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Post by garynava on Sept 11, 2013 16:04:48 GMT
As promised, here are a couple of photos of the matching tenor mandola and octave mandolin that I'm currently working on. Below, you can see that I've just carved my signature pointed “volutes” on the back of the heads of both instruments.  Although the shape is to an extent ornamental, the volute does help to strengthen the neck/head joint; particularly important with the skinny necks of the mandolin family. You can read a detailed account about my neck construction in this blog post- guitar-maker.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/making-neck-blank.htmlThe rosewood and spruce body of the tenor is now together; it’s just a few steps ahead of the octave. You can see how the overall design is in keeping with my "Standard" Mandolins. More soon................. Cheers Gary |
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Post by garynava on Sept 30, 2013 16:01:24 GMT
The Octave mandolin has finally caught up with the Tenor mandola and you can see some pictures of this double commission’s progress below.   I’ve just routed a rebate around the edges of them both, ready for the hardwood bindings. The photo gives a clear illustration of why linings are important! You can also see the 12mm holes for jack-socket/pre-amps.  |
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Post by leoroberts on Sept 30, 2013 16:09:53 GMT
They're both looking really good, Gary  How long d'you reckon is still to go? |
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Post by garynava on Oct 1, 2013 6:46:18 GMT
They're both looking really good, Gary How long d'you reckon is still to go? Thanks Leo; time wise, I'm aiming for late October/early November. My progress always looks slow, but I tend to have about 4 instruments on the go at the same time. I think that building over a prolonged period, allowing wood to acclimatise at different stages, helps to produce a dimensionaly stable instrument. Cheers Gary More soon............. |
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Post by Martin on Oct 6, 2013 8:33:58 GMT
Lovely work, Gary! These two look gorgeous, and will complement each other really well.
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Post by garynava on Oct 8, 2013 15:47:51 GMT
The bodies are now bound in contrasting maple    We're getting there! Cheers Gary |
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 8, 2013 16:15:59 GMT
Looking lovely Gary!
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Post by leoroberts on Oct 9, 2013 16:26:43 GMT
vewy thexy These are looking good, garynava... I remain bemused as to how you luthiers can get trees to eventually make music. |
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Post by garynava on Oct 10, 2013 7:28:45 GMT
vewy thexy These are looking good, garynava... I remain bemused as to how you luthiers can get trees to eventually make music. Me too! |
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Post by garynava on Oct 25, 2013 15:17:34 GMT
Hi Guys, As you can see both the instruments now have their necks and fretboards fitted and both have been fretted. The tenor’s neck has been roughly carved and will get its final shaping next week, whilst the octave’s is still square.  Cheers Gary |
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Post by Martin on Oct 25, 2013 15:28:46 GMT
Coming along beautifully! So elegant as well  |
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Post by leoroberts on Oct 25, 2013 16:10:52 GMT
great stuff, Gary. Have you a nervous customer emailing you every two days for updates? (and, if you do, get him/her to sign up to this 'ere forum... tell them that they get a lifetime membership included in the cost of their instruments ) |
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Post by garynava on Oct 26, 2013 15:05:11 GMT
great stuff, Gary. Have you a nervous customer emailing you every two days for updates? (and, if you do, get him/her to sign up to this 'ere forum... tell them that they get a lifetime membership included in the cost of their instruments ) Hi Leo, I tend to keep my clients regularly updated so no need for nervousness on their part! Cheers Gary |
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Post by andrewjw on Oct 27, 2013 21:13:09 GMT
great stuff, Gary. Have you a nervous customer emailing you every two days for updates? (and, if you do, get him/her to sign up to this 'ere forum... tell them that they get a lifetime membership included in the cost of their instruments ) Hi Leo, I tend to keep my clients regularly updated so no need for nervousness on their part! Cheers Gary That was certainly my experience...any nervousness was only self generated! Lovely build on these two Gary.. |
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Post by garynava on Nov 7, 2013 16:00:39 GMT
A couple more photos for you. The construction work on the mandola and octave mandolin is now complete and the next stage will be to make the bridges and tailpieces. They make a handsome couple, don’t they?   Cheers Gary |
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