The a5 is an a model shape with f5 level appointments. Lets build a mandolin page 1 previous next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8a 9 10 11 11a 11b 12 12a 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. People often ask me how they can sound like chris, this. We figured it was high time to interview dude for a bench press column and see what. The ultimate bluegrass mandolin construction manual. Mandolin construction, parts, repair and maintenance. Though basically a box top, back, and sides, the limited number of flat surfaces and 90degree angles make nearly every aspect of construction a challenge. It goes on to say that triangular pieces of bone are used to protect the points from damage. I had the page book marked, but it not longer works. For most of his career, thile has played mandolins built by luthier lynn dudenbostel. Custom handmadcrafted acoustic guitars, electric guitars, archtops, and mandolins from austin, texas. This photo guide is not intended to be a stepbystep guide. A and fstyle builders profited include bruce weber, lynn dudenbostel.
Construction eastman mandolins are made by hand, with handcut dovetail neck mounting, hand cut and fitted binding, and hand applied and leveled varnish. Going to the copy shop down the street and running a handful of copies of the pattern instead, and gluing them onto the wood with washable glue sticks results in a much higher level of accuracy and consistency. Full size image f model mandolin kit with precarved maple solid back, complete neck with rosewood fretted and bound fingerboard, pre carved solid spruce top glued onto bent maple ribs and includes bone nut, ebony bridge, daddario j74 strings and all of. See more ideas about lute, mandolin and guitar building. Dudenbostel d 45 s deluxe sn 029a brazilian rosewood custom. Crystal forest mandolins finely crafted in the foothills of. James tailpiece, waverly tuners, radiused fingerboard. Sitkas high strengthtoweight ratio make it perfect for the resonant sound boards of. Two dudenbostel guitars and dudenbostel f5 mandolin dealer. The ultimate bluegrass mandolin construction manual plastic comb. I think ill probably take a very limited number of orders at the beginning of 2009. Vintage fern f5 neck refinish at dudenbostel stringed instruments. In the 1990s he began building mandolins exclusively and has built over 250 mandolins and mandolas, earning the reputation of being one of the finest mandolin builders in the united states.
Recorded on my point and shoot video camera, so dont expect. May 31, 2016 the standard g d a e mandolin is by far the most common, explains steve perry, founder of and coowner of gianna violins, an acoustic custom shop specializing in mandolins, fiddles and guitars. This enforced quarentine is the perfect time to work on your chops and to finally get that tune under your fingers. One piece back, adirondack spruce top, tone bar construction, waverly tuners, varnish finish, full sized pickguard, fern inlay. The ultimate bluegrass mandolin construction manual 9780634062858. I figured it was a common term if it was in the siminoff book, but i guess nothing is ever as easy as that. With an eye to the past, i create instruments that honor the vintage golden era of the 1920s and 30s. The plans are free to download and copy for reference or as a guide to build your own mandolin. Carpathian spruce top, curly maple backsidesneck, james tailpiece, abbreviated pickguard, radiused fingerboard, scalloped extension, speed neck. Dudenbostel stringed instruments has been dedicated to handcrafting the finest acoustic guitars and mandolins since 1989. As long as ups, fedex and the post office are operating, we are open for business. Because of the angled design of the sides on this mandolin, the head block and the form have to be. It consists of a plywood mould and the head and tail blocks which will support and strengthen the sides and top.
Silver waverly tuners with ebony buttons and silver james tailpiece with dudenbostel engraved in hinged lid. Eastman mandolins use traditional flat fingerboards and precisely set narrow frets. The mandolin hadnt been played much and had gone to sleep. Ive also finished a second mandolin thats very similar in design to this one. Lynn dudenbostel mandolins and guitars, maryville, tn. Dude number five is one of the most famous mandolins around.
Mandolin world headquarters is primarily an online and guitar show operation. Two dudenbostel guitars and dudenbostel f5 mandolin. Lynn dudenbostel mandolins and guitars home facebook. Luthier mandolin construction numerical control musical. The basics of mandolin construction, materials and reverb news. The right mandolin in your hands is an extension of who you are as a musician.
Firstly, i am privileged to be able to provide the mandolin making pictures made by lynn dudenbostel in 2001. Handcrafted, heirloom quality mandolin family instruments, built in st. F model mandolin kit with precarved maple solid back, complete neck with rosewood fretted and bound fingerboard, pre carved solid spruce top glued onto bent maple ribs and includes bone nut, ebony bridge, daddario j74 strings and all of the trimmings to complete your mandolin. Body blocks making patterns for body blocks and other components, and then tracing the patterns onto the wood, used to be standard practice. Mandomutt and company have recently added this remarkable instrument to our coveted beyond beast list, only our 11th bb award winner since the awards. This method has been written not merely to add another to the long list of instruction books on the market, but rather as an attempt to present the subject in a more logical and practical manner, and, at the same time, to introduce a number of features which have not been covered heretofore, but which are of vital importance to the mandolinist of the present day and of the future. The complexities of building an fmodel mandolin are remarkable. The photos below show the general building sequence of the flat top mandolin. Georgia luthier supply provides guitar plans, ukelele plans, mandolin plans, wood, and much more for the guitar builder. Construction while construction isnt everything, examination of a mandolin before playing it can tell one a good deal about its quality, its likely origins, the philosophy. The basics of mandolin construction, materials and.
Blonde finish, one piece back with outstanding figure, custom inlay, radiused fingerboard, waverly tuners, adirondack top, virzi, abbreviated pickguard, slightly wider fingerboard, hard case. Dudenbostel d 45 s deluxe sn 029a brazilian rosewood. If you play the best instrument then you will be your best. The quest to build a mandolin features luthier lyn dudenbostel.
Dudenbostel pegwindersmandolin armrestshats dealer the. Ebony traditional twopiece adjustable loarstyle bridge. Dudenbostel mandolins lynn dudenbostel is one of the legends of modern mandolin making. It has custom factory inlay everywhere with abalone binding.
While the mt is our most affordable and simply appointed astyle mandolin, its contruction quality and playability are the equal of any mandolin we offer. Some nice pics of guitar construction including french polishing at milburn guitars. Feb 04, 2018 dudenbostel f5 mandolin, engelmann spruce, big leaf maple. It grows up the river valleys within about 50 miles of the pacific coast, from alaska to northern california. At that point, i should be no more than 2 to 3 years out. Siminoff, a renowned author and luthier, applies over four decades of experience to guide beginners to pros through detailed chapters on wood selection, cutting, carving, shaping, assembly, inlays, fretting, binding and assembly of an fstyle. Lynn dudenbostels creations are some of the most coveted acoustic instruments built today.
A and f style builders profited include bruce weber, lynn dudenbostel. Check the photo section soon for guitars and mandolins available for sale. Construction while construction isnt everything, examination of a mandolin before playing it can tell one a good deal about its quality, its likely origins, the philosophy of its makers, and its possible flaws and strengths. Lynn dudenbostel article archive mandolin cafe forum. Mandolin builder gail hester is making her mark in the music world. It features old growth brazillian rosewood back and sides with select adirondack solid top. Im back from the last workshop ill be doing this year and have a few mandolin armrests, guitar and mandolin pegwinders, and hats left. The ultimate bluegrass mandolin construction manual is the most complete stepbystep treatise ever written on building an acoustical string instrument. Unfortunately i havent got it to show you but do have a very loverly a1.
When i first got it back i hardly recognized the sound. See more of lynn dudenbostel mandolins and guitars on facebook. Dudenbostel or anyone else getting as much for their product they can in the current market. Mandolin builders mandolin links at the mando hangout. Master luthier lynn dudenbostel builds stringed instruments by hand. Follow wayne erbsens instructions to build your own mandolin or hamdolin using a ham can and some inexpensive building materials. Luthier mandolin construction free download as pdf file. Dudenbostel f5 mandolin, engelmann spruce, big leaf maple. Im basically a guitar builder, but am about to build an f5 for a couple reasons. Special thanks to the mandolin cafe s primary business partners. Dudenbostel building page archive mandolin cafe forum.
Top edge of mandolin has single tortoise celluloid binding. Mandolin builder search results for states allen california united states. Compound radiused gabon ebony fingerboard has dot inlays. Rick applying glue for the decorative peghead face overlay. Mandola tuned c g d a is very nice, but its use in music is much more limited. Build your own mandolin with a ham can mother earth news. Clamping on the peghead face overlay veneer walnut in this case. Stefan sobel celtic mandolinbright, distinctive sound for celtic or choro. One piece back, adirondack spruce top, tone bar construction, waverly tuners, varnish. Crystal forest mandolins finely crafted in the foothills.
Some builders shoot a thin coat of shellac first to seal the end grain a bit. This form is different from those usually used with a traditional mandolin. Jul 29, 2008 folks are welcome to inquire about availability any time, as i sometimes get a used dudenbostel guitar or mandolin to sell on consignment. There are complete plans for four mandolins, the fourth being a carved top a style mandolin. It has waverly engraved gold tuners and fossilized bone nut, saddl. Dudenbostel the very master luthier that supplied chris thile with mandolins all through. Page 96 of the siminoff book has a section that is entitled adding the corner bones. If you are interested in obtaining a mandolin or guitar from me, the best thing.
Lynn dudenbostel mandolins and guitars posts facebook. The standard g d a e mandolin is by far the most common, explains steve perry, founder of and coowner of gianna violins, an acoustic custom shop specializing in mandolins, fiddles and guitars. Home about contact instruments and pricing for sale warranty f5007 f508 a201 f202 f511 octave and f2 stephens mandolins and video green f2. Lynn dudenbostel mandolins and guitars added 6 new photos to the album. Using a focus on individual builders as a theme, mcdonalds book.
Building a mandolin is not difficult but does require some basic woodworking skills and learning a. Lynn dudenbostel is one of the legends of modern mandolin making. Eastmans luthiers use hide glue for the critical joints, insuring acoustic integrity. Much closer to completing those orders than i am the mandolin list. The eastside lc pairs our custom laminate construction with our handmade ebony tailpiece and bridge to achieve a rich, articulate jazz tone. More pics of the stages in constuction of mike stangelands dudenbostel mandolin. Sitka spruce, picea sitchensis, is native to the west coast of north america. The plans are free to download and copy for reference or as a. I would like to learn to build instruments and wonder if you offer apprentice. Nothing like concise, to the point instructions for a repair. A curated selection of handmade, vintage, and used mandolins from collings, ellis, gibson, weber, girouard, kimble, and eastman.
Dudenbostel f5 mandolin, englemann spruce, big leaf maple. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online mandolin teacher. This book however does provide a complete construction overview for making the mandolins. Whether you are a professional player, weekend musician or avid collector, you will have the assurance your mcclanahan mandolin was made in the true luthier tradition with my hands using hot hide glue construction, oil varnish finish, traditional dovetail. With an ear to the future, i constantly strive to find new ways to achieve that vintage sound today.
Its structure and performance sixteenth to twentieth centuries james tyler and paul sparks from at least the middle of the 15th century a small pearshaped, roundbacked instrument which would develop into the mandolin in the 16th century was called chitarra and chitarino italy, guittara. Building a mandolin is not difficult but does require some basic woodworking skills and learning a few instrument building fundamentals. Instrument plans mandolin plans stringed instruments. Oct 01, 2009 first off, please understand that this book is not for the construction of a bluegrass mandolin. Dudenbostel pegwindersmandolin armrestshats dealer. Johann hans brentrup has been a woodworker all his life and a guitar and mandolin maker since the 1970s. First off, please understand that this book is not for the construction of a bluegrass mandolin. The grand artist and radio flyer mandolins are works of art, and i think there is room for all of.
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