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..
Specifications:
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New neck-thru / no neck
joint design |
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Neck and neck block are
one piece |
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No loss of energy transfer
in neck joint |
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No neck heel offers better
access to upper playing positions |
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Hand graduated tops and
backs |
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Top woods available-
Sitka, Engelmann or Red spruce, Curly or straight grained redwood. |
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Back and side wood
available- Curly maple, Quilted mahogany, Open to others when available |
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12 " radius ebony
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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Hard shell case included |
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Bone nut |
A-7

| Description |
|
Price |
| A-7 Manndolin (base price) |
|
$1500.00 |
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F-7


| Description |
|
Price |
| F-7 Manndolin (base price) |
|
$2500.00 |
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Two Point

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.
Two
point Flat Back Model
Click on thumbnails for detail photos

Two point Carved Back
Model
| Description |
|
Price |
| Two Point Manndolin Flat Back w/Gigbag |
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$1400.00 |
| Two Point Manndolin Carved Back w/ case |
|
$1800.00 |
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Ordering
Information
Custom orders require a $300 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