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02-23-2011, 07:04 PM
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Not Exactly a Guitar...
 This is an Octave Mandolin based on the Zorzi venetian archtop design that I do. The plates are hand carved, the top of Sitka; back, sides, binding, front and back head caps are all Oregon myrtle. The fretboard and tailpiece are ebony. Scale length of 25'. Nitro tobacco 'burst finish. Please enjoy...     Thanks for looking! 
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#2
02-23-2011, 07:07 PM
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Nice! Stromberg-Voisinet / Kay Kraft influence?
Edit: oh, I see you mentioned Zorzi. He was apparently the designer/luthier at Kay.
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gits: good and plenty chops: snickers Last edited by gitnoob; 02-23-2011 at 07:12 PM.
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#3
02-23-2011, 07:14 PM
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That's beautiful! Well done!
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02-23-2011, 07:34 PM
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That really is a beauty. I love the burst on the Myrtle.
Chris.
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02-23-2011, 07:41 PM
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Very, very nice, Aaron! Stellar workmanship and that burst is just mind-blowingly awesome!
...edit: The more I look at this, the more impressive it becomes!
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02-23-2011, 08:32 PM
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Really nice instrument, good work with all the details.
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02-23-2011, 09:48 PM
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Elegant....
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#8
02-23-2011, 10:10 PM
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What a work of art, Aaron! You have tremendous talent!
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02-23-2011, 10:43 PM
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Absolutely lovely!
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#10
02-23-2011, 11:01 PM
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Beautiful work. I've seen myrtle used in flattop steel string acoustic guitars, but never carved into an arch top like this. I'd love to get a chance to play this instrument some time.
whm
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#11
02-24-2011, 12:23 AM
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Aaron, I saw on your website that you're familiar with the Kay Kraft archtops, but I'm not sure if you're aware of the Stromberg-Voisinet mandolins. They made some cool instruments back then.
 
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#12
02-24-2011, 06:42 AM
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Burst O Rama! Beautiful work
Joel
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