I sanded off gobs of old dark brown stain, paint to reveal some cool old veneer. The f holes were "s" holes, so i carved in the points. The mahogany bridge is my addition. Definately home made from the 30s or 40s. Like the pineaple of Komica ukuleles in shape. It sounds very good for a homemade. The neck is sturdy and the fretboard is thick and tapered from the nut to the body.

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Comment by Dave Lynas on March 6, 2015 at 12:37am
Gary, I,ve got some nice parts in the wings. One is a banjolin neck. It has a "pot stick" (extension from the heal to the tail). That should make a sturdy mando.
Comment by Dave Lynas on March 6, 2015 at 12:29am
I see Jim Morris Mando's on ebay. Beautiful babies.
Comment by Uncle John on March 5, 2015 at 4:29pm

Yup, Dave.  I have a mando and do some 2 finger chords.   I have a Jim Morris mando as well, but it is currently set up as a uke.

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on March 5, 2015 at 3:51pm
Dave, my money's on your ability to rock a scratch built man do. Keep us posted!
Comment by Dave Lynas on March 5, 2015 at 3:49pm
I,ve been enjoying the Mando's lately. Ever tried them Uncle? Two finger chords is my speed. I,ve got a dozen hanging around. Getting closer to building one from scratch.
Comment by Uncle John on March 5, 2015 at 3:37pm

Pretty close to a ten, Dave.  

Comment by Dave Lynas on March 5, 2015 at 2:11pm
Thanks Wes. Still a couple of cracks to mend and more rub on poly.
Comment by Dave Lynas on March 5, 2015 at 11:48am

Thank GW. It sure is fun to hear the bird when the strings go on and nothing breaks.... Sweet tunes.

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on March 5, 2015 at 11:30am

Dave - you are an artist!  Nice!

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