Grady Jones

[Adare_Steve]

I met Grady Jones yesterday. He was in my village on the west of Ireland. I'm afraid I didn't recognise him (or his name, when he told me it). What's even more embarrassing is that I met him in MY music shop in Ireland!

I'm new to mandolins, so the name was new to me. He's a very nice chap. I just hope I didn't make a fool of myself by not knowing him.

What do others know of him, and his work?

Steve

[PhilGE]

Steve, I haven't had the chance to play his instruments, but take a look at this. (http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/GRADY31.htm) If Elderly's willing to carry his stuff, it's probably very good! Here's a shot from their site:

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/images/90N/GRADY31_front.jpg

-Phil

[Big Joe]

Grady is a fine gentleman and a decent builder. I owned one of his F4's for awhile. Nice instrument. Just a great man.

[Adare_Steve]

Thanks Phil and Big Joe

That's SOME instrument. Beautiful.

Steve

[Cactus Jack]

Any Grady Jones mando owners who care to comment on his mandolins? I don't see very many advertised for sale, only two in the past couple of years.

[Bluegrass Picker 1958]

I believe that Grady only builds about five mandolins a year.. I have #38 and LOVE IT,, Grady is a GREAT builder and a SUPER NICE GUY.. You should check one of his mandolins out...