Indian rosewood

I’ve just bought these 3 lovely sets of Indian rosewood for stock. Some of the best rosewood that I’ve seen for a while; bang on the quarter, straight grain and with that wonderful rich purple-brown colouring.

Notice that I’ve written the date, so although they are already dry and could be used now, they’ll be stacked for use in at least a year or two. Obviously enough for 3 guitars, but if I’m careful I could get at least 6 mandolins!

Happy 2015!

Happy New Year to you all! The first job of 2015 was to ship out the last two instruments that I completed in 2014. Paul’s emando to Australia (which you’ll have seen in the previous post) and Ewart’s up to Lancashire.

Here are a few photos of Ewart’s completed Standard Plus mandolin. You'll have to forgive the reflections; the polish was very shiny!

So what does 2015 hold? If you keep following my blog you’ll see quite a few mandolins being built. There will also be 5 course carved top instrument (more on this very soon), a mandola and two nylon strung guitars……I’d better get cracking!