Blog of Siminoff F4 Kit build

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rickv123
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Blog of Siminoff F4 Kit build

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I built a Siminoff F4 kit last year and I have finally got around to posting a series of photos and commentaries about it, which can be accessed at:

http://rvmando.wordpress.com/category/00-intro/

Best Regards

Rick
Darryl Young
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Re: Blog of Siminoff F4 Kit build

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Enjoyed the pics Rick! That scroll looks daunting!!! <smile>

You did a fine job. Do you like how it sounds? Is there only one brace on the entire top (the cross grain brace near the bridge)?
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rickv123
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Re: Blog of Siminoff F4 Kit build

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Hi Daryl,

I thought it sounded pretty good, until I had a chance to play a 1920's F4 at Mandolin Brothers! Oh well...

Yes, there is only one brace on the top, though it is of course fairly thick.

Regards

Rick
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