mikeyb2
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Just completed this Octave mandolin. Thought it might be relevant here as it's close to being a baritone uke, but built and braced to take 8 steel strings. WRC top and English walnut back and sides.
Something a little different.
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jupiteruke
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Got any pictures of the bracing, or how you sized it to deal with the string load?
mikeyb2
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Sorry, I have no pictures, but it was X braced as a small guitar would be and with slight scalloping on the base side of the X, one tone bar and one finger brace either side. I drew up a plan and if you wish I can photo and post it later.
Mike.
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That is a nice looking instrument.
Nickie
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I love the sound of the octave mandolin. This one looks like an ukulele, it's even doubly nice!
jupiteruke
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I would be interested in a quick picture. I've been thinking of trying a steel string instrument.
mikeyb2
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This was just a rough initial drawing, which I hope is self explanatory. Good luck.
I also added a popsicle brace above the no.1 brace, which isn't shown on the drawing.
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