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Acoustic Mandolins
Currently I am focusing on
three styles of
acoustic mandolins, the A-7, the F-7 and the Two Point. These all incorporate my
"neck-thru" (patent pending) construction technique. While at first
glance most people think.......how can that thang sound right when it has that
big hunk o' wood goin' through the body? Well...The body is actually hollow and
carved just like any other fine arched top/back instrument. I start with a neck
profiled like this ...(click on photos to enlarge).... ........then add "wings" to the neck. Here is a shot of
an F-7 back/neck.............. .........rough carved. Then I attach the rim, then top. This method
makes a sleek look to the back of the mando, but mainly does away with the
"weakest link" of the mandolin, the neck joint. You'll never have to
worry about having the neck "reset" because of neck joint
failure. Also by making the neck, neck joint and center of the back one
continuous piece there is less energy transfer loss than in a bolt on or glued
joint. This translates into more tone, more sustain and volume..
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A-7
Standard Features :
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Hand graduated top and
back |
| Parallel tone bar
bracing |
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Top woods available-
Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood. (extra
fancy tops are an additional cost) |
| Back and side wood
available- Curly/Quilted maple, Curly Cherry, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available
(extra
fancy woods are an additional cost) |
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12 " radius ebony (Gaboon
or Macassar) fretboard standard, flat available |
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Banjo size frets standard,
other sizes available |
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Neck width at nut 1 3/16"
standard, |
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Bone nut |
| Grover Tuning Machines |
| Satin finish on back
and sides, gloss top |
| Binding on top |
| Levy's gigbag |
| Description |
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Price |
| A-7 Manndolin (base price) |
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$1500.00 |
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F-7
Standard Features :
| Hand graduated top and
back |
| Parallel tone bar
bracing |
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Top woods available-
Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood. (extra
fancy tops are an additional cost) |
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Back and side wood
available- Curly/Quilted maple, Curly Cherry, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available
(extra
fancy woods are an additional cost) |
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12 " radius ebony (Gaboon
or Macassar)
fretboard standard, flat available |
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Banjo size frets standard,
other sizes available |
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Neck width at nut 1 3/16"
standard, |
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Bone nut |
| Grover Tuning Machines |
| Gloss finish |
| Binding on top and
peghead |
| Hard shell case |
| Description |
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Price |
| F-7 Manndolin (base price) |
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$2750.00 |
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Two
point Flat Back
The Two Point model is
available in two different versions. One has a carved back and traditionally
bent sides while the other has a flat back and sides machined from the same
piece of wood. The carved back model has a more traditional sound, full, nice
low end and the flat back model has brighter highs with an even tone and
great projection.
Click on thumbnails for detail photos
  
Standard Features :
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Hand graduated tops |
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Back and sides machined
from same piece of wood (no bent sides) |
| Parallel tone bar
bracing |
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Top woods available-
Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood. (extra
fancy tops are an additional cost) |
|
Back and side wood
available- Curly/Quilted maple, Curly Cherry, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available
(extra
fancy woods are an additional cost) |
|
12 " radius ebony (Gaboon
or Macassar)
fretboard standard, flat available |
|
Banjo size frets standard,
other sizes available |
|
Neck width at nut 1 3/16"
standard, |
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Bone nut |
| Grover 308 Tuning Machines |
| Satin finish on back
and sides, gloss top |
| Binding on top |
| Levy's gigbag |
| Description |
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Price |
| Two Point Manndolin Flat Back |
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$1400.00 |
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Two Point Carved Back
 
Standard Features :
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Hand graduated top and
back |
| Parallel tone bar
bracing |
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Top woods available-
Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood. (extra
fancy tops are an additional cost) |
|
Back and side wood
available- Curly/Quilted maple, Curly Cherry, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available
(extra
fancy woods are an additional cost) |
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12 " radius ebony (Gaboon
or Macassar)
fretboard standard, flat available |
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Matching wood pickgaurd |
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Banjo size frets standard,
other sizes available |
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Neck width at nut 1 3/16"
standard, |
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Bone nut |
| Grover 308 Tuning Machines |
| Gloss finish |
| Binding on top and
peghead |
| Hard shell case |
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Description
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Price |
| Two Point Manndolin Carved Back |
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$2200.00 |
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Ordering
Information
Custom orders require a $500 deposit in
advance, balance is due prior to shipping instrument. Shipping will be added to
the total of the order. It's a good idea to call or e-mail me for the current
delivery schedule
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