Mandolin Progress Report

Progress has been slow on Mandolin #6.  Sometimes I just can't get it together, or am sidetracked by other needs, or the little-pieces-parts that need to be made require multiple attempts to get them right...it's always something.  I've fit the top to the ribs and did the binding, and I'm currently fitting the peg head bindings, having fitted already the neck joint and truss rod.  I decided to use persimmon for the finger board, peg head veneers, bridge and pick guard, and I will use ebony for the peg head logo inlay and finger board dots.  I think the contrast will be nice.  The combination of the sassafras, walnut, persimmon, ebony, and the bindings I've made should give the instrument a really "woody" appearance, and I'm hoping it will have a powerful kick to it as well.
Usually I listen to the music of the instrument that I'm currently working on.  But since November, I've instead been learning French by listening to cd's from the library.  Over the years I've heard all of the same songs over and over again, and while I still enjoy my own music collection, I thought learning a new language would be a good way to redeem the time while I work.  Plus, I've learned in my life that being able to make an instrument that someone loves to play, being able to play a toe-tapping or tear-jerking melody, and being able to communicate with someone in their own language, are truly rewarding experiences.  Au revoir.