New Chasson Parlor for Mandolin Brothers

[Kent Chasson]

This one will arrive at Mandolin Brothers next week.

Parlor Body (13.5" lower bout)
Redwood Top (from my stash of 50 year old wood)
Ziricote Back/Sides
24" Scale Length
1-3/4" Nut
2-1/4" Spacing at Saddle
Ebony Bridge, Fingerboard, Headplate and Binding
Amboyna Burl Rosette
Adjustable Neck
TKL Case
Retail price of $5,700

I'm really liking the 24" scale on this body size. It's comfortable, low tension, and it makes long stretches easier. On bigger bodies, you lose a little power and crispness with a scale this short but it drives this small top quite well.

Thanks for looking.

[Scholar]

Lovely -- tasteful and elegant.

[mesa]

Perfect size, scale and workmanship, Kent!

[Stringspan]

That's a beauty. Well done. Wish I could visit Stan at Mando Bros. to have a go with this one.

[Kent Chasson]

Thanks all. Stringspan, hope you get the chance. Sounds like you already know that a trip to MB is always a good time.

[Billy Boy]

So pretty! Nicely done! How does she sound?

[D. Churchland]

Wonderful work! I love Ziricote, you did an excellent Job!

[Kent Chasson]

Originally Posted by Billy Boy

So pretty! Nicely done! How does she sound?

Well, I'm not the best of players and I know next to nothing about recording so if you'll forgive the weaknesses of both, I think this will still give you an idea.

I made the box a bit deeper than previous ones and I think it paid off. The difficulty with small guitars is getting a robust bottom end with some whump (excuse the technical jargon). I think the added depth helped the whump factor without sacrificing clarity.

I also think I got a good balance of fundamental, sustain, and overtones. Overtones are a defining feature of redwood but they can get out of hand. This one sounds decidedly redwood but the fundamental hangs around in all registers. I like it.

[mb propsom]

Beautiful work; beautiful woods.