Five master plan sheets provide complete blueprints for building an A5 style mandolin
Detailed CNC files ensure precise and repeatable construction
Includes all necessary templates, forms, and dimensions for every component
Curly maple back and sides with classic arch offer authentic tonal character
Suspended fretboard design enhances instrument volume and balance
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General Information:
Lloyd Loars tenure at Gibson lasted from 1919 to 1924. Contributions included adding violin-like F-shaped holes to mandolins, lengthening the neck and suspending the fretboard over the top of the instrument in lieu of securing it to the mandolin top. He also introduced the Virzi t
Plan Sheets
5 full-size drawings
CNC File Content
1 2D CNC file, 5 cross-sections, top and back thickness contours, fret spacing chart, form and form retainer details
Dimensions
Width 250.5 mm, Body Length 326.3 mm, Depth 41.8 mm to 67.0 mm, Scale Length 355 mm
