Only a few cans are needed to completely finish your mandolin. (Sold separately.)ĬolorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer is an economical way for the beginner to apply a finish without elaborate setup or equipment. When you've finished building the kit, choose the tuners, bridge and tailpiece that's right for your instrument.
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The kit also includes white and black bindings, truss rod, string nut, fretwire, dot inlays and endpin - all the parts you need to get started.
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Tuner holes are accurately drilled into the shaped peghead. The neck joint is dovetailed for correct alignment, and the neck is shaped and ready for sanding. The tail block and neck block are glued in place. The arched back and top are carved, and the sides are bent. SAVE when you buy the kit and DVD together!
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The assembly steps are presented in our DVD How to Build a Carved-Top Mandolin, which we recommend to everyone considering building our mandolin kit. There's no plywood in this kit: curly maple is used for the sides and back, with an arched European spruce top.
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We use all top-quality woods and workmanship to make every kit a potential heirloom. We create this kit in our own shop under the guidance of Don MacRostie, creator of renowned "Red Diamond" mandolins. Make a fine F-style mandolin and save hours of work! View All WOODSTAX - Shop Tonewood by the Piece.View All All Hardware + Parts by Instrument.