by Don Paine | Oct 27, 2019 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
Just completed in the Fall of 2019, this was a custom build for a customer that wanted one “just like #242”, which was sold before he could purchase it. And so it is, another V style oval hole, Englemenn top, X braced and Red Maple back and sides. It also...
by Don Paine | Jul 25, 2019 | A - Oval Hole, Available Mandolins, Mandolin
This one completed in July 2019, classic A-2 specs in oil varnish finish. Features locally harvested Englemenn spruce top with big, open tones, impressive resonance. Also includes: Red maple figured sides and back Golden Age “Relic” tuners in vintage nickel finish 1...
by Don Paine | Jun 19, 2018 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
Completed and finally made available in June 2018. This one features inlaid purflings top and back, with sweeping, carved channels that re-define the recurve, creating visual contrast against the lighter pigmented, overhanging edges. It offers the same...
by Don Paine | Apr 21, 2018 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
This just completed in March of 2018, another “V” style mandolin and features a first time scroll carved onto the headstock, reminiscent of early Lyon and Healy models. My motivation to try this came from a custom order I received to build a mandocello...
by admin | Dec 4, 2017 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
Pomeroy Mandolin A-2 #240 – “Basic” (sold) Completed November 2017, this is my most “basic” of A-2’s, with simple appointments and bound only on the top, but with the same primary focus on tone as any other Pomeroy. Listen to the...
by admin | Nov 8, 2017 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Recent Mandolins
Pomeroy Mandolin #239 A-2 V Style with Walnut Back Here’s another “V” style A-2 offering, with overhangs and inlaid perflings top and back. This one in particular is unique, with moderately figured walnut back, sides and neck. I’ve never used...
