Apitius Mandolins

[addcourt]

If anyone can supply information on Apitius F's and A's it would be appreciated. #Elderly's seems high on them as does Mandolin Bros. #Would like to hear comments from owners. #Thanks.

I am a former owner.. Great mandolins and yes they are high.. what do you want to know about them?

[addcourt]

Thanks for your response Maverick. I have an opportunity to buy a mid 90's A style and really don't know enough to be comfortable with the purchase. I've seen a couple of the F styles on the used market and it appears they hold value pretty well. I suppose I'm most interested in your opinion regarding retained value since I seem to rotate my instruments on a fairly regular basis.

[Dfyngravity]

I can tell you they are great mandolins. I know someone personally who has one and it is incredible. It sounds better than any mandolin I have played. For other names...Adam Steffey has one although you will see him now playing a Gibson only because they endorse him, and Dan Tyminski plays one. If you get Adam Steffey's solo album or Dan's solo album you can hear them. The amazing things about them is that they are so crisp and clear. Just great mandos over all. Adam's cd is called "Grateful" and Dan Tyminski's is called "Carry Me Across the Mountain". I would def. recommend an apitius mandolin, you won't regret it.

Yes the Apitius holds its value very good. I don't think you can go wrong purchasing one. How much are they asking if I might ask?

[addcourt]

Thanks for that glowing review--certainly helps make up my mind. Regards

[addcourt]

Maverick--thanks to you as well. They are asking 3K for a mid 90's A style. Good or not so good?

[dave waite]

I own an Apitius & it is the best overall mandolin I have played in 35 years of experience. I also have a close friend who plays one & it is also a spectacular instrument. Along with great workmanship & playability, there is that really special tone that he has become famous for.As far a holding value, they have done nothing but go up, up, up. I believe he had a 4,000 dollar price increase in the last year on his new F styles. Very high demand, consistent great quality. Can't miss.
Dave

addcourt. That sounds right for a A model. Like Dave says they will continue to go up

[Spencer]

I don't know what he plays now, but at the time Dan Timynski recorded "Carry Me Across the Mountain", he was playing a Flatbush V5, you can see it on the cover picture.

Spencer

[krishna]

Spencer, I bow to your 'supeerier interlect'. I was convinced it was a Grand Artist.Thanks for clarification! There are many of Apitus"s axes I have been fortunate enough to play. DON'T WAIT!Snag that puppy!

[Nick Triesch]

I've played two Apitius F types in my life and both of them, were right up there with the greats like nugget . IMHO. Nick

[addcourt]

Received the Apitius yesterday and have logged in several hours play time. As a comparison, I have a Webber, Flatiron and Bush model Gibson to judge the virtues of the Apitius. In fit and finish, material selection, playability and sound it wins by a large margin. Even though it has alot of volume(even more than the Bush), it has a warmth and clarity that's unlike the others. I don't notice any short-comings in this mandlin. If this is a typical Apitius, I'm going to be in the market for an F style to join this A. Thanks for your information regarding this maker--if you know of an F available, please contact me.

[Tony Sz]

I had an Apitius Rrand Artist (1997) and noticed quite a change in tone over the 7 years I played it. Very unique in tonality, and IMHO, not for everyone's taste. Iv'e played many mandos over the years, and I must say, Oliver Apitius achieves a unique tonal quality not found in any others I've played. There's probably many reasons for that, and I would think his unique scalloped bracing pattern has a lot to do with it.