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The First Mandolin

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:54 pm
by Graham Long
This is the first of two mandolins I've been working on. A 60th Birthday Gift.

Soundboard - Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides and Headstock - East Indian Rosewood
Neck - Curly American Maple
Bindings, Fretboard and Bridge - Ebony
Tail Piece and Truss Rod Cover - Hand Engraved Gold Plated Brass
Tuners - Gotoh
Pickup - Internal Two spot K & K
Nut and Saddle - Mammoth Tusk
Body and Fretboard Purflings - Paua Shell

Re: The First Mandolin

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:29 pm
by Kamusur
You've got some mighty fine stuff going on there Graham, very well done.

Steve

Re: The First Mandolin

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:50 am
by Graham Long
Kamusur wrote:You've got some mighty fine stuff going on there Graham, very well done.

Steve
Thanks Steve, the new owner is very happy with it. The appearance and sound is just what she wanted.