My "fantasy double neck" . . . !

[scgc.om]

When I go to BlueGrass jams, I often find myself wanting to change instruments. For example, we've been playing Fiddle tunes and I'm feeling really good about having my mandolin in my hands and my guitar in the case. Then it's my turn to call and I feel like leading a song. Of course, I find it's way easier to lead a song when playing guitar - better register (range), fuller chords, etc.) BUT there's the hassle of slowing down the circle while I change instruments - only to have to change back a little later when someone calls something I can do a "killer" mando break on.

So this is when I get to thinking, "If only I had 2 instruments in 1!" Conclusion: I need a Double Neck!

So my fantasy would be a mandolin & flat top guitar combination. If I really want to get FANTASTIC, it's a Loar/'bone combination!

Any other multi-instrumentalist care to fantasize?

p.s. I also play bass sometimes - maybe I need a Fanatasy Triple Neck . . . . That's alllowed at Fantasy Land! Heck, even B@#&Os are allowed!!

[Daniel Nestlerode]

You mean like this?

(borrowed from John Paul Jones's web site.)

Daniel

[mandroid]

Zaphod Beeblebrox? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[JEStanek]

How about the double necked mando/OM played by Lief Sorbye of the band Tempest.
http://www.tempestmusic.com/images/picture-18.jpg from their website. (http://www.tempestmusic.com/index.html)

I actually don't long for a double neck. I would like other oddities Mando Banjo, banjo uke, a cool old resonator or bed-pandolin.

Jamie

[JeffD]

I don't play guitar, so that would not really attract me. The mandolin/mandola combination is interesting - but I would think that a five course mandolin would do the job and make much more sense.

[John Flynn]

Never really thought about it before now. I doubt I would every want such a thing. For what a good one would cost, I imagine I could get the two instruments seperately and they would be either cheaper, or better.

But for the sake of argument, if I had nothing better to spend my money on, either an acoustic mandolin/octave mandolin or a mandolin/guitar, with the guitar side being a 12-fret-to-the-body parlor neck. Now that I think of it, if I had such a thing, I probably would use it to play out. Maybe you've given me a case of "DNAS!"

[Windflite]

What would you call it? #Maybe a 'Mandotar' or a 'Guitandolin'? #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[Tim2723]

I've only played two double-necks in my life, both of them the 6/12 guitar type. One was a Carvin solid body and the other was (IIRC) a Washburn acoustic. I've seen, but not played the Ovation model. While they have a certain 'cool factor' and seem like they should be a great idea, they proved to be too heavy and awkward for me. And talk about a bulky case! Still, I've always had the thought of a mando/six string in the back of my mind. The Mando/OM combo is cool, but like Jeff, I think a five-course mando would be more practical.

[PhilGE]

Pure fantasy, but a mandolin/mandocello combination would allow for nice range. Capoing the 'cello would give you the OM or mandola range if needed.

-Phil

[Treblemaker]

This would be my choice....

[halfamind]

http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/1997/images/AllenWoody.jpg

for those of us that like high and low.

[Daniel Nestlerode]

for those of us that like high and low.
Or is that "For those of us who like the high end low"?
http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Daniel

[John Flynn]

What about a Spinal Tap signature "Big Bottom" triple neck with three bass necks one one body! It makes as much sense as an amp that goes to 11! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif