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 Part 3 of my New Model Mandolin build series. In this one, I look at joining the Adirondack soundboard and making and fitting the rosette. There’s also a bit more on the neck and last but certainly not least, the back gets braced and fitted and you’ll see how the radius dish (seen in part 1) continues to help the process.
Cheers Gary
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posted by Gary Nava, Luthier at 4:25 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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I bought a Standard acoustic mandolin from Gary approximately 3 years ago and was completely blown away by the quality and craftsmanship of the instrument. It has great volume when needed to play loudly and has a vibrant brightness to its sound. I have no hesitation in recommending buying one of his instruments and he is a proper gentleman to deal with. Jack
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