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At 11:36pm on June 3, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Hi Mort. I've had her out for a test drive for two gigs now. She worked great acoustic down at Sandstone Friday and electric at Monday music. She has a nice low twang and plays easy. I'm liking playing a 3 string again. And i've never played a 3 string using the heavy strings. I usually used a 10, 13, 17 on my strumsticks. The lower tones worked nice with the group who have fiddles, banjo and mandolins. Thanks Mort for the direction. .. Dave

At 1:20pm on June 2, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Well Mort, it was fun building and i do like how she came out. I think i'll lower the action for better finger picking and show it at the Sandstone show. You are right that it's worth more than 125. I was simply honoring my word at being cheaper than 150. It got more expensive than i started off to make. The parts just add up. As it stands it's got about 100 in parts even though i got the parts at very low prices. Anyhow, all's well. I'll keep at it and maybe you'll soften for one down the line. Jamin would be fun. Maybe at the Red Mug some Monday soon? .... Dave

At 1:07pm on May 27, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Hey Mort, she's almost done. Just some adjustments and tweeks. Sounds very good. One of my best. I think you'll like her. Pictures posted this morning. I'll keep her for a week of test runs and final varnish etc. Then you can come fetch her. 125 would be ok. As i said cheaper. If too much that's fine as i have a show coming in July at Sandstone Old School Art Center of my builds and pots. This one would look great in the show. .... Dave

At 2:32pm on May 23, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: More progress Mort. Controls added today and the interior bracing is done. Photo's on todays pictures. .... Dave

At 12:09am on May 23, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Thanks Mort. Glad you're liking it. You wanted a lower priced model. I'll keep it low as that was our deal. You'll wind up with a nice axe for less. I'm doing it to get something out there. Perhaps you'll show it off on Nation if you like it.

At 5:46am on May 22, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Hey Mort. Just posted latest photos of your git. Top is cut and pup added. Control plate is done except for the pot holes and jack hole. Now you can see how she'll look.

At 12:18am on May 21, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Mort, thanks for the details. I think i've got it.... 5th, 4th and 3rd string GDG. Highish action but fretting still possible. I like it.... I'm on it..... you'll get it.... D ... still could use your input on string spacing (the space between the strings). 1/2 inch will use the fretboard width to good effect. However you may prefer a 3/8 inch. Let me know if you can. ...

At 4:11pm on May 20, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Hey Mort, i'm closing in on your build. I could use some more information. What string spacing do you like? Will you play it finger picking or slide or both? What strings do you use? Thick ones like the 46, 36, 17? or the thinner ones like 10, 13, 17? How do you like your action? Low for fast finger pickin or high so you don't whack the frets with a slide? Do you use a strap or play on your knee? I got the top cut out with one sound hole in her so far. Access panel tomorrow morning. Varnishing continues. 3rd coat.

At 11:50am on May 19, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Hey Mort. There's more progress on your build. Pictures posted a few minutes ago. You can find all of the photos in my Squirrelworks album. ... Dave

At 1:06pm on May 11, 2013, Dave Lynas said…: Sorry Mort, can't leave a message for some unknown reason. I try, but it just sits there and never sends. So, i just copy and paste it into your comment wall and it gets done. Just not private. .... wish i could fix it, but i don't know how. I cant add photos or vids to a comment either. Just a glitch in my system i guess. By for now.....