by Don Paine | Jan 23, 2021 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins, Uncategorized
Completed in September of 2020, here is another V style mandolin, a custom build. Its been exciting to see this V style design, combined with walnut, starting to catch on. I’ve had a lot of requests for these lately and so far no one’s been disappointed....
by Don Paine | Sep 25, 2020 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
Completed in July 2020 this is another “basic” Pomeroy oval hole and was a custom build. Please read the owners comments at the end of this post. It features: Red maple figured sides and back x-braced Englemenn spruce top tortoise shell binding top and tone hole...
by Don Paine | Sep 2, 2020 | A - Oval Hole, Available Mandolins, Mandolin
Completed in August 2020, here is another in a series of oval hole mandolins featuring figured black walnut back, sides and neck in a “V” style construction and finished in hand applied oil varnish. The walnut offers a slightly softer, sweeter tone than...
by Don Paine | Aug 5, 2020 | Available Mandolins, Fiddle, Recent Fiddles, Uncategorized
This fiddle, which I completed in March of 2015 is for sale, by owner, and is used. I do not normally offer used instruments on the site but have gladly offered to help out with the sale, as this customer is a repeat Pomeroy owner and has become a friend during our...
by Don Paine | Jun 9, 2020 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
Another A style oval hole in oil varnish, just completed in June 2020 and currently available. This is the first one I’ve built from a stash of Englemenn spruce wedges I acquired a few years ago from a log out of Chilliwack, Britich Columbia. I’m delighted...
by Don Paine | May 17, 2020 | A5-Style, Available Mandolins, Mandolin
Just completed in April 2020, a match with A-2 #260, this is a “basic” A-5, built by Josh. Tonally, this one growls, with a big bluegrass pop and chop, but balanced, responsive, open and resonant with surprising volume. It features: Red maple figured sides and back...
