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Mello Cello

Posted by Dave Lynas on July 23, 2015 at 6:31pm
She's done and works great. Three sound holes. One for access to the soundpost, one heart by the fingerboard and a monitor heart by the handle. Western Red Cedar top, white Cedar sides and neck and tail blocks. Maple neck, ebony fingerboard, brass tuners.
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  • Greg Thompson July 27, 2015 at 10:06am
    Super nice!
  • Dave Lynas July 26, 2015 at 8:56pm

    Thanks Onesix and Gary. It's the best to date and sounds very good. It took a long time with a few projects inbetween. Now i need to do something quick and easy.

  • gary sheldon July 26, 2015 at 10:22am

    Glad to see it finished.  Beautiful.  You should be proud.  I enjoyed watching it progress. 

  • onesixtwocbgs July 26, 2015 at 12:00am
    GREAT work Dave!
  • Dave Lynas July 25, 2015 at 8:30pm

    Thanks Monterey. A totem pole instrument would be awesome. You're onto something there Monterey...

  • Dave Lynas July 25, 2015 at 8:28pm

    Got to get my video figured out some day. I made one test, but didn't learn how with notes, etc. I got to start from scratch again. I'll work on that project someday.

  • Bluesheart July 25, 2015 at 9:23am

    THat is an amazing build!! I bet it sounds fantastic. Video soon I hope?

  • Monterey July 25, 2015 at 2:35am
    That's awesome, Dave, beautiful Cello! Seems to me they carve totem poles out of Wesern Red Cedar and they're plenty strong! Saw a 3 story one once at the museum in Vancouver
  • Dave Lynas July 24, 2015 at 5:27pm

    So far no cracks Peter. I've made several necks with Cedar with no trouble so far. I thought it may be too soft for the job, but not so. Also made an arch top Viola that is carved in Cedar. These are all made in the last year. Time will tell. Much of the boxes i've made lately are cedar. It is so light. Mark Lillo makes the most beautiful Western Red Cedar instruments. Top of the line! Thanks Timbre Land, George, Mark, Wes, Clock, Uncle, Smokey.... :^)

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans July 24, 2015 at 3:02pm

    Wow , Dave!  Excellent instrument!  And I agree with Uncle John - your shady porch looks mighty inviting!

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