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Available: Mann SEM-5 solid body single cutaway
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August 18, 2009 | Field Testing. To the ends of the earth...

One of the most intriguing men we've ever encountered is builder, author, published columnist and Renaissance man, James Condino. Oregon ex-patriot now based in Asheville, North Carolina, the craftsman is world renown for his out-of-the box design and wood-finishing expertise. He also makes a mean mandolin!

In addition, he's an experienced traveler and fearless mountaineer. We've been granted the privilege of a page out of his journal, a look at his unique approach to "field testing" his instruments.

Like nothing you've ever heard of before!

Read article: Field Testing by James Condino.

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Posted by Ted at August 18, 2009 5:33 AM


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