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Comment by Jim Morris on November 29, 2012 at 4:49am

That's a good looking mandolin. I often use Aquila Nylgut strings on my CB mandos because they don't put as much tension on the instrument and I like the softer tone that they produce. Yours looks like it's gotta sound good!

Comment by Brian Walak on November 28, 2012 at 4:28pm

I really want to get my hands on a real mandolin to see how they are built. Looking at pictures they don't they could handled the tension if those strings.

Comment by Chuck Cobillas on November 28, 2012 at 3:08pm

Nice looking build. Thanks for posting!! I have built 1 Resonator CB Mandolin so far and it turned out great (after lots of rework, adding additional bracing for the bolt on neck). it was lots of work and involved a lot of trial and error but I got lucky and ended up with a very nice sounding stable Mando. It is going to be a Chrictmas present for my Daughter. I would like to try another once I get caught up with the 2 builds I am currently working on for Christmas presents for my sons.

Here are some links to the adjustments/reworking it took to make it work for me. I learned some valuable info for my next attempt at a Mandolin.

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/my-first-cb-mandolin-bui...

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/mandolin-first-attempt-t...

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/mandolin-original-neck-b...

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/mandolin-final-neck-fix

Comment by Bluesheart on November 28, 2012 at 5:33am

Awesome job on that!!

Comment by Uncle John on November 28, 2012 at 3:23am

Good idea on the bridge.   Looks good.  Hope it plays and sounds just as good.   Mandos are hard builds.  Mine suck.

Comment by Brian Walak on November 28, 2012 at 1:07am

Thanks SD! Just hoping it sounds good and is playable.

Comment by Suspect Device on November 27, 2012 at 5:30pm

I love the look of that high neck. The whole thing is just really beautiful & innovative. Nice job!