The Twelfth Fret is hosting a JP Cormier clinic Monday April 1 2019! Running from 7PM to 9PM, this will take place at our shop at 2132 Danforth Avenue, at Woodbine.
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One of the surprisingly common events that brings instruments to The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop is a broken headstock.
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This sunburst example of the Collings MF Mandolin from 2008 has been used as intended by a prominent bluegrass player. It is thoroughly played in, so along with the honest, well-earned wear and tear, its tone has fully developed.
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The Gibson Mandocello was built between 1902 and 1943, as the Style K1. The Style K2 was built from 1902 to 1922, and was basically a dressed-up version of the K1.
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This fine 1999 Peter Coombe Mandola is built with European spruce for the top, Tasmanian Myrtle for the sides, back, and neck, and ebony for the fingerboard and headplate. The pickguard is birds-eye maple, and it’s finished with a traditional varnish.
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The Gibson F-9 mandolin is a ‘no frills’ model featuring a carved and tuned spruce top and flame maple back, flame maple sides and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Only the top is bound, and the instrument sports a satin finish in a vintage brownburst.
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