Building an archtop guitar body Octave Mandolin

[@BarryWilsonOrg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQn5mam5V-opY

[@rossclay3317]

Absolutely stunning! Just beautiful! We all would love to hear the sound of this magnificent instrument!~

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Here a link to a video made by my customer kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQn5mam5V-opYsi=laHIt2neKTnqhOQx

[@milugardiy2110]

Thanks Tomy, your work is very inspiring to me. I love woodworking and playing the guitar, your videos and they way you work are really motivating. I'd like to suggest that you also give some measure in metric system because fractions in inches sound like a nightmare to us, thanks and keep making your wonderful work.

[@chriswareham]

That's the most beautiful Mandolin I've ever seen. Wow!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Chris!! You just made my day:)

[@davidkrump8249]

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with the world. I've watched it like four times in the past two days. Better than anything on television at the moment.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks, really appreciate the feedback! Glad you have enjoyed it. This new build might interest you and it’s still ongoing let me know what you think kzbin.info/aero/PLAoIsxfenTwbBbtXOSyYC8NYCNPNDb-xJ

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Here’s a link to my customer’s video right after he received it. You can hear him play.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQn5mam5V-opY

[@PaleDogToolCo]

So cool to see it completed. It really turned out beautiful. I like that you did a full build video as well.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks for watching Chuck! Glad you enjoyed it..

[@TBoneProductionsVB]

Man I heard Barry playing this and I think it is the best octave mandolin I have heard or at least it sure has the tone I really like. Great work!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks a lot..., I am currently making 2 Octave Mandolin with the only difference being the tops are red Cedar compared to Barry who has engelmann Spruce. Can’t wait to hear em.. Really appreciate the feedback!

[@TBoneProductionsVB]

@@HovingtonInstruments Great I cant wait to hear and see them. If you ever happen to bring one by Philadelphia area I'd love to try one of your Octave Mandos out.

[@henrikhuus1754]

Thats some heavy duty woodworking, hats off!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Henrik

[@eddiestipe2009]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing. By doing this the spotlight is on your profession and you have an outstanding job. Please keep up the good work.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thank you Eddie! Glad you enjoyed!

[@thats2kewl]

Stumbled upon your channel today...Sooo glad I did!! Love watching an Artisan and Master- craftsperson work and breath life into a musical instrument...can't wait to watch through this build!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks for stopping by! You’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have to wait between parts. Hope you enjoyed the series...

[@moonlightbuildscy4325]

Beautiful work, Tomy. Thanks so much for uploading this complete footage-- I'm now going to work my way through the whole playlist!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks! hope you enjoy the series!

[@100amps]

Stunning work, Tomy. Thanks for sharing the whole journey.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@VanNelleX]

So much love in 1 video.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thank you!

[@tremolux13]

Beautiful

[@sdbanotts]

Beautiful work Sir.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Scott

[@stevehowe9677]

A real work of art

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thank you Steve!

[@dannyhensley2578]

Beautiful. And amazing job brother

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thank you!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Impressive work.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Michael!!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Absolutely glorious.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Mark!

[@BoneheadGuitars]

My God that’s gorgeous

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thank you

[@matthewjamestaylor]

Amazing! You do great work and your shop looks so clean. Mine is always a mess. Cheers.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Matthew, I put the mess away from the camera shot... it’s all about the looks;)

[@Cradley684]

That is one amazing piece of craftsmanship Tomy and one great musical instrument I'm sure it plays as good as it look's (Have A Nice Day) !!!.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Brian, yes it does sound great.. there is a clickable link at the end of the video that brings you to my client’s channel where you can hear him play on it. If you’re interested.. thanks for watching

[@car5car5]

Do you have opinion about S-type holes vs. round ones?

[@HovingtonInstruments]

S of F Aperture are brighter than round holes in my opinion

[@car5car5]

@@HovingtonInstruments Thanks.

[@Disappointed739]

Very beautiful! Did you spring the joint for the maple back, i.e. did you make the center of the joint a little (tiny) gap to allow for long term drying not to stress the ends of the joint? In looking at old tables and drawers, often the ends of glued joints open because the ends appearcto shrink more. It may be those were cases of freedom of movement over a hundred years, where ends of joints typically are freer to move than the centers... Or the reverse... In one case butt joints in a poplar? drawer side were held by the front, made of a more stable birds eye maple, and split along the butt joints after 80 years or so of drying.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Hi Joe, a lot a people are unaware of this process in lutherie, there is no spring clamping done on tops or backs. The joint needs to be impeccable, and the way we make sure it is, is by checking the joint in front on a light and if there is light shining through it not good enough. You have to remember that furniture and musical instruments have different uses and that they are stressed differently. For example, an arch top has all the weight of the strings applied on to the top. Exactly where the biggest part of the spring would be resulting in extra stress. ( I do want to point out the I am aware that a good spring joint does not show any gaps). For your concern about the end of the board opening overtime this is prevented by having them glued to the neck block and tail block. Really appreciate your question, it was a very good one. Thanks for watching

[@Disappointed739]

@@HovingtonInstruments Thank you! I am getting ready to edge and glue my very first violin front, and wondered. You answer is very helpful!

[@nordyfamily]

Great job

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks 😊

[@akweo]

Masterful

[@TomMolstad]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks for watching Tom!

[@car5car5]

Did you install truss rod?

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Yes there is a truss rod. You can see the install in one of the build videos… this video here is a shot version of the whole build

[@michaelwilliams9278]

That is the nicest guitar ive ever seen

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Michael

[@michaelwilliams9278]

@@HovingtonInstruments how much is that guitar. Man it's something beautiful

[@HovingtonInstruments]

@@michaelwilliams9278 I never discuss pricing on YT but you can contact me here: www.hovingtoninstruments.com/contact.html and here is a video of my customer playing the Octave Mandolin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQn5mam5V-opY

[@JT-hw6mq]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks J T, and thanks for spending some time on my channel!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you . such a pretty piece of work . good job sir

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Walter

[@peterpetrusa3131]

Awesome summary compilation video. Where and how did you learn the luthier craft? My understanding is that you were into machining. Any advice for a beginner. Again, Simply beautiful work.!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

I was in Steel manufacturing for 22 years, Fitter/welder.. Both my grand father and father were woodworkers and It was around me for as far as I can remember. I started woodworking in my early 20's. the Lutherie came after I had made bunch of projects and wanted to add dimention to the woodworking craft. I read a lot... I mean A LOT of books on the subject and still do. Lutherie is an art..You get better with practice.. My advice would be to read about it.. the best information on the topic is still in books. Focus on what you prefer (acoustic, electric, etc...) hope this helps... also, feel free to ask , I would be happy to help if I can..

[@daddysbricks7643]

Are these for sale or just a personal hobby? Very nice work, I can tell you know and love your craft very well.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

I do sell them, but custom build them only.. at this point in time anyway. Thank you, glad you appreciate the work:)

[@felipesantana3431]

Great work! congratulations from Brasília Brazil, I'd like to hear the sound of this mandolin in a video through a song.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks Felipe! My customer Barry will make a video on his channel. you can find a link to his channel here and subscribe to make sure you catch it: kzbin.info/door/LLR3LqzHCRRgAGxALhq85w

[@felipesantana3431]

Tomy Hovington Nice! Thanks, Grateful.

[@ZouheirHamzaoui]

i already watched the whole playlist and all this video, you nailed it man ! keep on it ! keep uploading ! ive learned so much from mandolin playlist ! thanks !

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thanks for the feedback Zoheir, happy to see it's useful to you...Thanks for watching

[@masterfranco1991]

Amazing 😍 Bravo my friend !! You justearn a mew sub! Hat off to you !!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Thank you masterfranco! Welcome aboard

[@abeeryaw]

Amazing job dude but why the boring piano music when you’re building such a beautiful Guitar??

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Personal taste... I love piano.

[@BarryWilsonOrg]

If I still smoked, I would say I need one right now ;)

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Please don’t blame me if you start smoking again...

[@legendarylee6957]

Would've been nice to hear it.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Video uploaded from my customer kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQn5mam5V-opY

[@plakor6133]

Not hide glue?

[@HovingtonInstruments]

No, not hide glue. Some people disagree but I have great results this way. Thanks for watching!

[@plakor6133]

Tomy Hovington beautiful work.