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Old 01-24-2014, 10:07 AM
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Just completed a Mandocello, body shape based on a Gibson LO, multi-scale, 24.75"-26.25" Oregon Myrtle & Sitka Spruce with Indian Rosewood... Sounds pretty good IMHO..







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Old 01-24-2014, 10:09 AM
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Very nice looking! Does it have octave courses? I've never tried a mandocello.
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Old 01-24-2014, 10:31 AM
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Wow. That myrtlewood is beautiful.
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Old 01-24-2014, 09:21 PM
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Wonderful looking instrument. How is it to play.

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Old 01-24-2014, 09:24 PM
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Very nice!
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Old 01-25-2014, 04:17 PM
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The C course is octave right now which I don't think I like so will probably change that.. I also think I need a bit heavier strings so that needs done too...

It was a fun build and fun to sort out the multi-scale geometry

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Old 01-25-2014, 04:22 PM
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Wow, really nice! I'm into 8 string family instruments. I play some mandolin and also more recently, octave mandolin. What is the nut width? I've heard that the mandocello can be a real hand full.

Can you make a recording of it so we can hear it?

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Old 01-26-2014, 11:41 AM
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Yes it is a bit of a handful to play, but then again my skills are suspect..

nut is 1.5" I'll see about recordings...

Kerry
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Old 01-26-2014, 12:15 PM
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Beautiful! What kind of wood is in the rosette? The same as the rest of the guitar?
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