I’M GARY NAVA, A PROFESSIONAL LUTHIER MAKING MANDOLINS AND GUITARS BY HAND, TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, IN MY ANALOGUE WORKSHOP. HERE ARE VARIOUS TALES FROM MY WORK BENCH.
Here’s a few photos for you, now that the mandolin’s body is fully bound. By using maple for the bindings, I’ve ensured that no tropical hardwoods will be used on this particular instrument. Looks good too!
Labels: Gary Nava handmade mandolins, Nava Standard Mandolin
posted by Gary Nava, Luthier at 4:22 pm
Hi, I make mostly mandolins and guitars, entirely by myself and by hand. Although I’m based in the Norfolk Fens, my instruments can be found all over the world. I made my first guitar when I was 14 and during the 1970s studied luthiery at the prestigious London College of Furniture. I’ve been making them ever since!
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As someone fortunate enough who recently bought one of Gary’s standard mandolins. Let me say that there is nothing ordinary about it. It is beautifully made, looks fabulous and sounds great. Very vibrant tone and loud when you need it. He is also a pleasure to deal with.
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