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I’M GARY NAVA, A PROFESSIONAL LUTHIER MAKING MANDOLINS AND GUITARS BY HAND, TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, IN MY ANALOGUE WORKSHOP. HERE ARE VARIOUS TALES FROM MY WORK BENCH.
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Standard XX

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 7:53am



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A few updates

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 4:53am

Here’s a couple of updates from the workshop for you.

Whilst Amanda and I were having a bit of a sort out, we discovered an inlay that I had made back in the 70s. What a shame that I had completed the phoenix bass……………..anyway as I decided to swap the strings for flat-wounds, I took the tuners off and inlaid the head! Not quite a Phoenix rising, but pretty none the less!

All the construction work is now complete on Standard XIX. I’ve set it up and had it playing and now it’s being prepped for finishing.


And last but not least, the Top Twenty bass has now been sold. Having swapped a few emails with its new owner, I’m sure that it has gone to the best possible home!

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Standard Mandolin XIX

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 6:54am

The latest Standard mandolin is on the bench and will be ready for sale in a few months time. Here’s the story so far….

Cheers Gary.
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Teisco Top Twenty Vintage Bass Guitar For Sale

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 7:14am

 

I’ve just put the Top Twenty bass, that you might have seen me restoring last year, up for sale on eBay here’s the listing.

I’ve had great fun playing it, but with my Phoenix bass now complete, it’s time to pass it on.


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Project Phoenix: VI........Completed!

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 7:28am

 

Project Phoenix, the remaking of an archtop acoustic guitar that I made in 1977 into a semi-acoustic bass, is now complete. It’s been quite a journey but I’m extremely happy with the outcome. Have a look for yourself and many thanks for your support.

 


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Project Phoenix: V

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 7:20am


 In this episode, I look at making the bridge and tailpiece and then the final assembly. There’s also a bit of as surprise for you??

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