Its a beautiful finish , I just prefer the straight Maple you had . Either way Todd its excellent work and a beautiful build.
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Its a beautiful finish , I just prefer the straight Maple you had . Either way Todd its excellent work and a beautiful build.
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| Author: | cphanna [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
They're both beautiful, but my eyes prefer the more gentle color graduations of the instrument on the right side of the photos. I also prefer the more rounded shape of the sunburst shadow near the neck joint on the same instrument. This means nothing beyond my personal preference. For everyone out here like me, there will be another who prefers the graduations on the left instrument. Cool work, guys, and a nice thread, too. Lots of "how-to" info included in your posts. I'm sure a lot of builders have picked up on that. I'll assure you that I have. Keep them coming, and let us see them strung up. Congrats to both of you! Patrick |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Nice bursts. I like 'em both. Giving some soft amber color to the bindings will be just right. The sunburst archtops that use white bindings and add no color don't look right to me. |
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| Author: | Jaybird840 [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
OK, I'll just come out and say it.... You guys are sick. Wicked talented, you two. |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
L-5s? Yes, indeed! I would love to see that. As I have stated here many times, nothing does it for me like a beautiful archtop guitar. I think the L-5 is a high enough standard to inspire any builder and I would love to see you guys go for a pair of them! Patrick |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Those are really nice looking instruments and I've enjoyed following your thread. I'm looking forward to hearing what they sound like. I've got Benedetto's archtop book and some nice maple from James Condino so someday I'll have to give some kind of archtop a go. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Very pretty, boys! |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
They sure look nice, can't wait to hear them! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Well, one is obviously better than the other. |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Don Williams wrote: Well, one is obviously better than the other. I thought I was the only one who noticed. Thanks for confirming that for me Don! |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Not saying which one either  Seriously - those are most excellent. |
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| Author: | Phillip Patton [ Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Hey guys, Beautiful work! I'm a bit confused though. Are you guys entering the contest as one, or two contestants? Doesn't really matter to me, just wondering how the poll should be set up. |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Nice! Well very nice! Couple of attractive fraternal twins you have there! |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
A terrific collaboration guys, and outstanding results! I particularly like the 2x4's contribution! (With each page taking about 10 minutes to load on my dialup, I've waited 'til I saw "done" to check it out) Well done
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| Author: | SKBarbour [ Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
Sounds great! Some awesome instruments. Interesting sound from them. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
I think #1 has a bit of a brighter voice than #2 but they both sound great! Makes me wish I could play one. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
Wow you guys they both sound great. Did you record with compression or do those instruments have a natural compression to them? They really hold volume and sustain between notes really well. I have never seen such an instrument before and they sound really cool. Is it tuned just like a mando in 5ths too? I gotta have one now 
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
ah ok hence why they call them octave mandolin. I'd love to hear some other recordings those sound great and I am intrigued. Good job. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
They look stunning and sound incredible! Nice duo (and the Octomans too) 
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) - DONE |
Well, that beautiful instrument is going to have a happy home.....he's a perfect player for it! 
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