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    This document provides plans and specifications for building a low tuned mandolin with a 19" scale length designed to be tuned to AEBF#. It includes details on dimensions, wood types, fret sizes, bracing patterns, and other construction elements. The plans were drawn by Randy Cordle in October 2011 for Bluestem Strings.

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    This document provides plans and specifications for building a low tuned mandolin with a 19" scale length designed to be tuned to AEBF#. It includes details on dimensions, wood types, fret sizes, bracing patterns, and other construction elements. The plans were drawn by Randy Cordle in October 2011 for Bluestem Strings.

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    This document provides plans and specifications for building a low tuned mandolin with a 19" scale length designed to be tuned to AEBF#. It includes details on dimensions, wood types, fret sizes, bracing patterns, and other construction elements. The plans were drawn by Randy Cordle in October 2011 for Bluestem Strings.

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    Bluestem Low Tuned Mandolin Plan

    Scale / size:

    1:1

    Drawn by:

    Randy Cordle

    Date:

    October 2011

    File:

    19" Scale Guitar Shaped Low Tuned Mandolin

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    14
    15
    16
    17
    18
    19
    20
    21*
    * if

    .044w / .032w / .022w / .012 strings


    Ball end strings purchased in 12 packs result
    in a string cost as low as $2.50 per set!

    Bluestem Low Mandolin Plan 101411.dcd


    This drawing provided by Bluestemstrings.com and may not be
    re-produced, copied, or used for any purpose other than
    individual use without the express written permission of the author.

    Designed to fit baritone ukulele rigid foam case

    30-3/8" length

    My tape measure looks like this, how do I measure to a 64th inch?

    Scale Length: 19.00 In.

    A E B F# tuning

    35" X 35"

    Shallar .906" post centers, 7/16" from edge

    1" r
    1-7/16" nut width

    1.07
    2.07
    3.02
    3.92
    4.77
    5.56
    6.32
    7.03
    7.70
    8.34
    8.94
    9.50
    10.03
    10.54
    11.01
    11.46
    11.88
    12.28
    12.66
    13.02
    13.35
    desired

    1/16ths

    1-1/16
    2-5/64
    3-1/64
    3-59/64
    4-49/64
    5-9/16
    6-5/16
    7-1/32
    7-45/64
    8-11/32
    8-15/16
    9-1/2
    10-1/32
    10-17/32
    11-1/64
    11-29/64
    11-57/64
    12-9/32
    12-21/32
    13-1/64
    13-11/32

    Split the distance between the 16th inch divisions for 32nd inch measurements, example 1-13/32"
    Split this "visualized" 1/32" distance again for 64th inch measurements, example 1-25/64"

    Solid wood binding is made slightly oversize,


    bent to shape, and scraped level after gluing.

    1-7/16" by 5" by 3/8" bridge


    5-1/2" by 2-7/8"
    self-adhesive
    2-3/8" bone saddle

    pick guard

    1-3/4" width outer string


    center spacing at bridge.
    1-1/2"r
    1-3/8"r

    4-5/8" r

    TOP AND BACK


    ARCHING DETAILS
    100" radius

    1-3/4"r
    1-7/8"r

    1/8" rise at
    bridge center

    1/8" width

    1-3/16" outside pair centers


    1/8" to edge for string pairs

    19" scale length


    1-13/16" width

    .040" high / .080" wide medium frets

    1-7/8" width

    2-5/8"w

    1/4" intonation correction shown,


    actual intonation should be done
    by temporarily anchoring strings

    Front of bridge located

    at body

    4-3/8" side

    18-7/8" from nut face

    at end of body and determining


    correct saddle location before
    permanantly attaching bridge.

    6-3/4" waist width

    2-3/8"w
    7-3/4" upper bout width

    13/16" total thickness at nut

    #10 - 24 tee nut


    3/4" flange / 9/32" long

    15/16" total thickness at 9th


    3/32" by 1/4" maple filler strip

    10-3/8" lower bout width

    #10 - 24 by 1/2"
    Button Head screw
    with 1/8" Allen recess,
    Black plastic washer
    1/2" by 1/16" thick

    1/8" induced arch


    Trim Details, End View
    3/16" by 1/16" Top binding

    8-1/2" long by 1/4" thick 2024-T4 aluminum reinforcement bar

    3/8"

    1/2"

    88

    3/8"

    Side size 20-3/4" by 3/32"


    tapering from 3-3/8" to 3-1/8"

    1-3/8"
    Neck heel angle is approximately 2 degrees.
    Final heel fitting will result in the neck top surface
    being 1/4" lower than top body edge plane at the nut.
    NOTE: Modify heel fit to approximately 3 degrees and 3/8"
    drop if use of an adjustable bridge and tailpiece is desired.

    Side reinforcement
    5/16" wide by 3/32" thick
    cut to fit between linings

    Initial size before shaping:


    3-1/2" by 30" by 3/32"

    ebony

    End
    Pin
    (if used)

    wedge

    1/4"-20 by 2-3/8" furniture bolt, tightened


    with 5/32" Allen head 3/8" drive socket

    17/64" diameter
    head block bolt
    passage hole

    1/16"
    ebony

    3-3/8"

    3-1/8"
    14-1/4" overall body length

    1/16"
    ebony

    1/16"
    maple

    1/16"
    maple
    5/8"
    3/16" by 3/32" Back binding

    1/8"
    1/8"

    TOP INSIDE VIEW

    BACK INSIDE VIEW

    All 3/32" bracing


    is 3/8" wide.

    5/8"

    1/8"

    1/8"

    1/8"

    1/8"

    3/32"

    Round over all


    back brace tops

    5/8"

    All rear braces 5/16" width

    BRIDGE DETAILS

    1/8"

    1-1/4"

    Linings are notched


    to house the
    brace ends.

    1/2"

    1" r

    5/16" wide

    5/8"
    3/8" x 3/16" linings
    1/16" kerfs 5/16" deep
    on 5/16" centers

    5/8" tall at center

    5" by 1-7/16" by 3/8"

    Low Tuned Mandolin


    Model: LM1
    Date:

    Bluestem
    Strings

    Fine Musical Instruments


    crafted on the scenic banks of the
    Kaskaskia River, Sadorus, Illinois

    12" radius
    1-1/4" by 2-1/2"

    2" x 7/8"
    3/8"
    thickness

    3/16" thick
    1-3/4" wide
    bridge plate

    5/8"

    2-3/4" diameter

    5/8"

    3/4"

    3/4"

    5/8"

    3/32"

    3/32"

    5/16"
    1/8" slot
    3/16" deep

    5/8"
    5/8"

    3/32"

    String holes are


    drilled at a 10
    degree upward
    angle.

    Dimensions shown
    on brace surfaces

    Black nylon washer


    1/2" by 1/16" thick

    Linings are notched


    to house the brace ends.

    50" radius

    Approximate
    50" radius...
    Final profile created by
    sanding to match top arch.

    Bevel all center strip ends


    #10 - 24 by 1/2"
    Button Head screw
    with 1/8" Allen recess

    3/8" by 2" by 3/16" deep


    recess cut with
    3/8" core box bit.

    3/4" by 2"

    3/32"

    5/8"

    Round top edges


    1/2"

    1/8"

    indicate tapers.

    of all bracing
    Bevel all brace ends
    3/32"

    1/8"
    1/8"
    1/8"

    1/8"

    5/8"

    Round all 3/32"


    bracing top edges
    1/8"

    1/8"

    Top of X brace has a 3" long by 3/16" tall


    reinforcing bridge across the notch area.

    1" r

    Drill 25/64" 2-1/6" depth


    7/8" in from end for
    steel cross dowel nut

    17"L x 3"H x 2-3/4"W blank

    4-5/8" r

    3/8" by 1-1/4"L / 1/4"-20


    steel cross dowel nut
    1-7/16" nut width

    1-13/16" width
    at body

    17/64" diameter
    neck bolt passage hole
    Bluestem Low Mandolin Neck Profile Template

    1-13/16"

    15 degrees

    5/8" at nut

    88

    3/4" at 9th

    Drill 17/64" 1-1/4" depth


    1-3/8" down from top

    1-1/2"

    1/4"
    7/16" (without overlay)

    4-3/8"

    (profiles include 3/16" board thickness)

    1-13/16" width

    12" r
    7/8"

    3/16"

    10-1/2"

    Fret 1

    16-3/16"L x 2-3/4"W x 3"H


    1-3/8" r

    13/16"
    1-1/2" wide

    1-1/4"

    1"

    1/8" end thickness

    1-1/2" radius
    1-1/8"

    3/32"

    Fret 5
    7/8"
    1-5/8" wide

    Fret 9
    15/16"
    1-3/4" wide

    5/64" diameter
    Lay out holes using the
    "Mandolin Family String
    Layout Guide" PDF file
    included on the CD.

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