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Graham Long
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The First Mandolin

Post by Graham Long » Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:54 pm

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
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Re: The First Mandolin

Post by Kamusur » Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:29 pm

You've got some mighty fine stuff going on there Graham, very well done.

Steve
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Re: The First Mandolin

Post by Graham Long » Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:50 am

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.
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