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Posted by Ken Vickerson on September 1, 2018 at 3:51pm
I learned quite a lot from this one, particularly around scarf joint headstocks. Unfortunately the Gohtoh tuner set has quite a lot of slack which increases the tuning difficulties. It may be a while before I this is playable.
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  • Ken Vickerson September 2, 2018 at 5:36pm
    Thanks guys, I'm up for challenges and intend to get this thing in shape with a little help from my friends.
  • BrianQ. September 2, 2018 at 2:19am

    Looks nice though 

  • Dave Lynas September 1, 2018 at 10:23pm

    That’s Mandos not fruit.

  • Dave Lynas September 1, 2018 at 10:21pm

    I agree with Uncle. A very advanced build. I think yours is beautiful. I’ve repaired quite a few vintage mangos and they are a challenge.

  • Uncle John September 1, 2018 at 8:41pm

    That is a total beauty.  I will admit that I have never made a decent playing mandolin.  They are tough, especially the fret positioning and nut. 

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