Why, this looks like a VERY small guitar! But wait, it's actually a mandolin in the making, not a guitar at all.
Why would a guitar maker build a mandolin? They have too many strings, are odd looking, probably hard to play, and the cases are expensive. But they also have something else unique to only a few types of instruments, that is the wood parts, eg the top and bottom are tuned to each other. Violins are another instrument in which "plate" tuning is done.
This concept MAY be important to constructing a better sounding guitar. Tuning the "plates" of guitars may also contribute to the overall projection of sound. We shall see.
One can read about this and that all day long, but HANDS on experience is always the way to really figure something out.
Edwin, welcome back to blogger world! It is always enticing to see what is on your workbench! It seems as though ever since Jimmy Torres (Googleable!) picked up one of your guitars you don't keep them long any more!
ReplyDeleteIt is always interesting to see them in process
and hear the artist's story of their creation!
I've found you through your friend Jerry, any friend of his would be interesting. .. I'll take the time to catch up on you through your blog.. As for the mandolin,, my great -grandfather played one and I had it for many years, until it was left in a hot Florida attic. The End.
ReplyDeleteI have always been drawn to stringed instruments, doesn't matter what they are, guitar, bass, violin, cello, mandolin... I think they are beautiful not only aesthetically but their voice has a tone that has always resonated with me.
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that you create these wonderful instruments. By the way hello, looking forward to checking out your blog.