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Custom, hand-built guitars and mandolins, restoration, repair and consignment for collectors and Bluegrass and acoustic musicians by Chris Oliver in Springfield, Illinois.
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1949 Martin D-28 Top Purf/Binding
The purfling and bindings are finally completely installed. The top got the same treatment as the back (purfling installed first, then binding). Of course if you run into a weak spot in the purfling or binding, it is always in … Continue reading
1949 Martin D-28 Bindings
Adding new ivoroid bindings to a 1949 Martin D-28 guitar. Continue reading
Melting the Purfling and Mando Tone Bars
Melting purfling together with acetone and shaping mandolin tonebars. Continue reading
Routing the Purfling and Binding Channels
After alot of measurement and testing, it was time to route the purfling and binding channels for the 1949 Martin D-28. Make sure you’re using a sharp bit and a router with ample power and minimal runout.
1923 Gibson F5 (Lloyd Loar signed)
I recently got the chance to spend a lot of time with a 1923 Gibson F5 Mandolin signed by Lloyd Loar. This mando was in great shape and signed the same day as Bill Monroe’s, July 9, 1923. If you … Continue reading