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strings on today

Posted by Dave Lynas on March 5, 2015 at 5:20pm
I sanded off gobs of old dark brown stain, paint to reveal some cool old veneer. The f holes were "s" holes, so i carved in the points. The mahogany bridge is my addition. Definately home made from the 30s or 40s. Like the pineaple of Komica ukuleles in shape. It sounds very good for a homemade. The neck is sturdy and the fretboard is thick and tapered from the nut to the body.
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  • Dave Lynas March 6, 2015 at 6:37am
    Gary, I,ve got some nice parts in the wings. One is a banjolin neck. It has a "pot stick" (extension from the heal to the tail). That should make a sturdy mando.
  • Dave Lynas March 6, 2015 at 6:29am
    I see Jim Morris Mando's on ebay. Beautiful babies.
  • Uncle John March 5, 2015 at 10:29pm

    Yup, Dave.  I have a mando and do some 2 finger chords.   I have a Jim Morris mando as well, but it is currently set up as a uke.

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans March 5, 2015 at 9:51pm
    Dave, my money's on your ability to rock a scratch built man do. Keep us posted!
  • Dave Lynas March 5, 2015 at 9:49pm
    I,ve been enjoying the Mando's lately. Ever tried them Uncle? Two finger chords is my speed. I,ve got a dozen hanging around. Getting closer to building one from scratch.
  • Uncle John March 5, 2015 at 9:37pm

    Pretty close to a ten, Dave.  

  • Dave Lynas March 5, 2015 at 8:11pm
    Thanks Wes. Still a couple of cracks to mend and more rub on poly.
  • Dave Lynas March 5, 2015 at 5:48pm

    Thank GW. It sure is fun to hear the bird when the strings go on and nothing breaks.... Sweet tunes.

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans March 5, 2015 at 5:30pm

    Dave - you are an artist!  Nice!

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