Overview Specs Plan Info General Information: The original A3 mandolin that Gibson produced was the staple in the early years of the company. This sought-after instrument is faithfully detailed here with the oval soundhole, carved spruce top and fretboard that is suspended over the soundboard. If you are unaccustomed to working with a carved top instrument, this one is a good mandolin to cut your teeth on. Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans. The images at the top of this product page show the following drawings: (5) Master Mandolin Plan Sheets (1) 2D CNC File Content Sheet These digital download mandolin plans are very detailed and include all the necessary templates, inside forms, and details to make this very exquisite instrument. If you are up for a challenge in the next step in your instrument building aspirations, this plan is for you. Your return will be in incredible instrument with great volume and balance and with the right appointments, will be an heirloom you and your customers can pass down from generation to generation. A3 Mandolin Dimensions: Width: 250.5mm (9 7/8")Body Length: 326.3mm (12 27/32")Depth (Varies): 41.8mm to 67.0mm (1 21/32" to 2 15/16")Scale Length: 355mm (13 31/32") The A3 Mandolin Plan Features: Standard A3 Planform 8-string MandolinOval Soundhole in The Arched Top PlateCurly Maple Back and Sides With Classic ArchTortoise Shell PickguardCompensating BridgeClassic A3 Style Headpiece, Fretboard Suspended Over Top A3 Mandolin Plans: 5 sheets of full sized drawings with: Overall ukulele top and back plans with complete notes and dimensions. 6 cross sections through the instrument showing every detail and dimension. Top bracing layouts with top and side views with full dimensions Back layout and back brace layouts. Shading illustrations for sunburst finish shading. Template layouts of all parts including top, back, neck, headpiece, fretboard and more. Top and Back thickness contours to help to create the arched top and back more easily. Fret spacing chart Inside Form and Form Retainer details Neck block layout Elevations of bass and neck end of the instrument
