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Post by davewhite on Nov 7, 2013 16:46:45 GMT
A handsome couple indeed Gary  |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 7, 2013 17:45:15 GMT
A lovely pair!  Keith |
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Post by Phil Taylor on Nov 9, 2013 16:07:50 GMT
Lovely looking mandos's Gary  Phil |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2013 19:40:15 GMT
Lovely looking instruments- got a feeling I know what my next instrument will be and who will build it!
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Post by garynava on Nov 13, 2013 16:41:41 GMT
Hi Guys, I've just got the mandola playing "in the white"...  Once the pick-up has been fitted, I'll strip it back down ready to apply the finish. There's a bit more detail in my latest blog postCheers Gary |
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Post by garynava on Nov 26, 2013 15:34:18 GMT
Here are the last few components for the mandola and octave mandolin. The bridges have removable bone saddles; although I always set-up my instruments, to what I consider the optimum, you never know if someone at some point will want to raise or lower the action and a removable saddle does allow for this. Those with keen eyes will notice that although the tailpieces look similar, the octave’s is slightly longer in both directions. For the side that anchors the tailpiece, this is entirely aesthetic and for the string side, this is to reduce the amount of open string between the saddle and tailpiece. Both the nuts are bone too. I’ve tried various synthetic materials, but always come back to bone.  Cheers Gary |
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Post by davewhite on Nov 26, 2013 16:25:30 GMT
Gary,
Looking good - stringing up for the first time is always a satisfying part of the process. Your tailpieces are the nicest ones I've seen and I agree with you about bone for saddles. For nuts from time to time I quite like to use hardwood matching the fretboard or other part of the instrument. Aesthetically and tonally they work very well and seem to wear very well too.
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Post by Martin on Nov 27, 2013 10:31:23 GMT
Your tailpieces and bridges are beautiful, Gary.
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 27, 2013 10:51:26 GMT
Just, y'know, gorgeous looking |
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Post by alig on Nov 27, 2013 11:21:00 GMT
Here are the last few components for the mandola and octave mandolin. The bridges have removable bone saddles; although I always set-up my instruments, to what I consider the optimum, you never know if someone at some point will want to raise or lower the action and a removable saddle does allow for this. Those with keen eyes will notice that although the tailpieces look similar, the octave’s is slightly longer in both directions. For the side that anchors the tailpiece, this is entirely aesthetic and for the string side, this is to reduce the amount of open string between the saddle and tailpiece. Both the nuts are bone too. I’ve tried various synthetic materials, but always come back to bone. Cheers Gary Purpleheart? Quite, quite lovely. |
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Post by garynava on Nov 27, 2013 15:57:51 GMT
Thanks for your kind comments! All the wood is rosewood- just a trick of the light!
Cheers Gary
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Post by garynava on Dec 3, 2013 15:54:35 GMT
Hi Guys, Well the mandola and octave mandolin are now completed and below are a couple of photos for you.   And here’s a video with a short demo just to tease you! There are a few more photos on my website and details of pricing for those who are interested Hope you like them! Cheers Gary |
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Post by ocarolan on Dec 3, 2013 16:04:12 GMT
Lucky Adrian!! Must feel very satisfying for you to look at and hear the finished products - great project and a lovely result. Keen pricing too Gary. Keith |
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Post by andrewjw on Dec 3, 2013 17:05:06 GMT
A stunning pair...lovely sounds and beautiful work Gary.  |
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Post by davewhite on Dec 3, 2013 17:17:21 GMT
Gary, They turned out really well and sound great.  |
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