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Post by ocarolan on Mar 26, 2015 18:49:57 GMT
Looks stunning Rory, and a great price too! Congrats!!
Keith
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Post by andrewjw on Mar 26, 2015 19:21:56 GMT
Stunning... And especially good to see a tailpiece that complements the instrument...!  |
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Post by taranguitars on Mar 29, 2015 18:45:32 GMT
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Post by Martin on Mar 29, 2015 19:09:44 GMT
It sounds superb, Rory. Kevin's playing ain't half bad either  |
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Post by stringdriventhing on Mar 30, 2015 10:11:51 GMT
It sounds superb, Rory. Kevin's playing ain't half bad either I vaguely know Kevin (he's a good pal of one of my mates). He's a brilliant mando player. |
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Post by Martin on Mar 30, 2015 12:55:41 GMT
It sounds superb, Rory. Kevin's playing ain't half bad either I vaguely know Kevin (he's a good pal of one of my mates). He's a brilliant mando player. Get him on the forum!! |
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Post by taranguitars on Mar 30, 2015 17:19:16 GMT
I vaguely know Kevin (he's a good pal of one of my mates). He's a brilliant mando player. Get him on the forum!! He really is a fantastic play isn't he? A great guy as well! We did another video-interview while Kevin was here. (I defiantly prefer staying behind the camera!!) All the very best, Rory www.taranguitars.co.ukwww.thewoodshop.scot |
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Post by alig on Mar 30, 2015 17:54:19 GMT
Ha!
A face for radio...
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Post by marcus on Mar 31, 2015 8:08:39 GMT
Great sounding and looking instrument... makes me almost glad I don't play anything other than the guitar otherwise I'd be in trouble. Congratulations. Cheers, marcus
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Post by taranguitars on Apr 10, 2015 13:51:58 GMT
Hi all, I spent some time today organising some wood for Springwell orders. This Scottish Rippled Sycamore which was cut in 2000. The logs came from Haddington in East Lothian. I've been saving this particular log for Mandolins and now the sets are cut ready for work to start later this year. Exciting times!  |
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Post by Martin on Apr 10, 2015 14:09:40 GMT
Wonderful! I think using the indigenous wood will make the mando even more appealing (works on me, anyway!) |
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Post by Mike Floorstand on Apr 10, 2015 22:10:57 GMT
That sycamore looks very pretty even at this early stage, very envious of whoever has placed your first mando commissions and hoping we might see a build thread emerging?
I meant to ask earlier, I think your tops are arched but is it carved or bent?
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Post by taranguitars on Apr 21, 2015 8:18:45 GMT
Hi Mike, I'll do a build thread on the mandolins when they come along later in the year, 4 of the 5 places are sold for this year. Also the tops are carved in european spruce. Hope this helps. Many thanks, Rory www.taranguitars.co.ukwww.thewoodshop.scot |
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Post by Martin on Apr 21, 2015 11:21:46 GMT
Rory, Are the tops actually carved, like on many bluegrass style mandolins? I thought at first you had merely 'arched' the tops, similar to your other instruments, but it would still technically be a 'flat top'? Just wondering in case I've had it wrong  Martin |
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Post by taranguitars on Apr 21, 2015 18:32:37 GMT
Hi Martin, Yep there the same as the bluegrass style mandolins, the tops are carved from a book matched wedge. Arch top but flat back which differs from the A's and F's. Below is a picture of the bouzoukis that are the same as the Mandolins. (The Mandolin pictures are covered in measurements;)) But this will give you an idea of what it looks like in side.  Hope this helps. All the very best, Rory www.taranguitars.co.ukwww.thewoodshop.scot |
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