Finish

Finish

Finish what you start. ...
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Guitar maker? Mule is hiring.

I'm looking for someone to add to the shop.  If you're interested you should have something to add.  If you want to start a conversation about what it means to work here email me at muleresonators@gmail.com   Matt...
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Recently Finished Instruments

Sean Rowe at Mule HQ - I Will Follow Your Trail

https://youtu.be/0kgq3JLyZdI So... this was amazing.  Sean stopped by Mule with that otherworldly voice of his and provided one of those moments we talk about for weeks.   I'll admit... I was a bit starstruck.  Sean's songs...
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Steel cutaway for Sale

Steel cutaway for Sale

http://www.mulestuff.com/product/steel-single-cone-cutaway...
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Slot headstocks

Slot headstocks

  Slot headstocks are classy, and "period correct" for resonators.   All Mule headstocks are slot headstocks. If' you've never had one, never fear. There's rumors of having to tie off strings like you're tying your shoe -...
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Charlie at Newport

https://youtu.be/QXkepfwKXtw...
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Mule Calendars

Mule Calendars

  It's 2019 y'all.  Mule Calendars for $10 at mulestuff.com.   Matt...
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Tricone in a Single Cone Body

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74-r2yEhq3M The VERY first National guitar was a tricone in what is now a single cone style body.  It never went into production as it was swapped for the fancier looking art deco design...
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Beanies

Beanies

Don’t let winter win. The last batch are for sale on mulestuff.com. “These are too nice for work.” - Will’s dad. ...
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Charlie Parr - Goin' Down Slow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lfWZUHMFw   Charlie Parr is just the best. Here he is playing "Goin' Down Slow" on his Mule.    -Matt...
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stations

stations

The guys can do a lot of things, but the workshop boils down to stations. Not an assembly line, but specialized to the point where the work is excellent and efficient. #thenewsoundofsteel ...
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Ariel Posen in Brighton

Ariel Posen’s StratoMule goes Godzilla on Brighton. Matt...
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Tools of the Trade: Side Bending Jig

Tools of the Trade: Side Bending Jig

  A little different than a wood bending form, eh?   After the back has been flanged we place it on this beastly thing.  The sides locate on tops of the toggle clamps to the correct height.  Using steel cauls we clamp the...
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people

people

Making things for people is the best thing of all the things. #thenewsoundofsteel ...
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Worklife Balance for the Maker-Owner - Part 4 Production

Worklife Balance for the Maker-Owner - Part 4 Production

Part four in a series directed at helping other maker-owners balance their worklife- minimal stress progression in all the areas of what it takes to make things for a living. Production "What you do for a living is not 'be...
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