MASS

[mandojosh]

Ok,
So what mandos do ya have?? Your chance to brag!

Josh

[WireBoy]

ok, i'll mention my very small collection:
- A no name bowl back - its only OK.
- A Korean import (Avila) A5 type - its broken.
- A 2002 Parsons F2 (F5 type) - its sweet!

[J. Mark Lane]

I have one mandolin that I play every day, a Givens Legacy A6 (Weill No. 76). I really do like it quite a lot. I also have a Morris F4 and a Morris F5, both of which are quite good for what they cost, imho. In addition, I have a Troubador mandola and a Troubador octave mandolin, and a few other instruments. Some photos are at:

http://community.webshots.com/user/jmarklane

[John Flynn]

I have a Rigel A+ Deluxe, perfectly set up by Joe Mendel, which I am very satisfied with and get a lot of use out of. I play for several hours every weekend, including two or three "events" that include practices for two music groups and a church service, as well as jams and gigs.

I travel to "New Joisy" every week on business, out on Monday and back on Friday. I keep a travel mando there made by Mederios Wood 'n Music in Loveland, CO. I practice every night in the hotel. BTW, two violinists on my project in NJ have discovered that I play old-time. They are all excited to get on the "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" bandwagon and have asked me to teach them some fiddle tunes starting in two weeks. So I will be trying to train two fiddlers, using a travel mando. LOL!

In addition, I have Hohner Special 20 harmonicas in eight keys and a Martin 000-15S guitar. Sometime this year, I plan to add a good oval hole mando, possibly that new MK oval. I also plan to get an octave mando and a GDAE tenor banjo at some point.

[WireBoy]

Hello Mandojosh--
You started this thread. #You could at least do some braggin your ownself! #from various threads and sources you seem to have an ever changing stable. Whatcha Got?!

[Brookside]

Hey Josh, do you have your Jim Triggs mando yet? If you do I'd like to hear what you think of it.

[Bluemando]

I started with a washburn A style that I got for $150. Two years later, I upgraded to a Michael Kelly Firefly Custom. Just 2 days ago I recieved the parts and wood to build my own. It seems that these little stringed works of art are addictive from all aspects.

[Zed]

Have: Rigel A Natural w/ebony bridge - Love it.
Want: Collings MF - MAS to the nth.

[mandojosh]

Right now I have a the Jim Triggs F5, a varnished fern gibson f5, a kelley f5, and a rigel CT110, and right now I have a (1924 I think) Lloyd Loar H5 mandola ( on loan), and a 1929 gibson fern ( on loan ). And I love the Triggs! Exactly what I wanted. And the varnished gibson fern is great also. and the CT110 I really like alot also, and of course I love my kelley. I like all my mandos! Thats why I own them I guess!

Josh Pinkham

[JimW]

Josh, I know you like all your mandolins and each is very individual with it's own strong points and it's own weaknesses. My question, if you could only have one of them, which one would it be, and why?

Jim Watts

[Patrick Gunning]

My lonely few (what can I say, I'm a just a poor teenager with no Gilchrist to keep me company).

-1919 Gibson A (sporting my mystery wood bridge)
-1983 Flatiron bouzouki (flat-out awesome)
-1985 Flatiron Fryingpan (both flatirons technically dad's)
-Cameo plywood pawnshop model w/ inch-high action (good for callus-building)

[bluegrassjack2]

2003 'F' model built by a luthier up in W. Va by the name of Glen Cecil. He calls his Mandolins, 'The Bluegrass'.
One of the best sounding mandolins I've ever heard.

[AussieRoger]

I have a "Dudenbostel" -- my Johnson came without a logo on the headstock, so I added one myself http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Bluegrasstjej]

I have a Samick that is broken, and a wonderful Washburn. I don't know if it's an f-style or a-style. I've always thought f-style mandolins were the ones with f-holes. If so, it is an f-style mandolin. What do you say about f-style/a-style? Anyway, my Washburn is great and I love it. I bought it in September last year.

[mandojosh]

which is my fav? Thats a super hard question. Well I picked out all of my mandolins based around my first kelley's sound, so maybee the kelley? I dunno. The gibson is holding strong up there too, I love the varnish thing that they are doing on the ferns, Im a serious varnish guy. hehe

Josh

"Josh, I know you like all your mandolins and each is very individual with it's own strong points and it's own weaknesses. My question, if you could only have one of them, which one would it be, and why?"

I hate that question Jim & I get asked that all the time as well. Mandos are just like you stated "individuals". #Personally I prefer the tool analogy, do you have just one screwdriver.......can you handle all your household chores with a framing hammer?....mandolins are no different. Kinda like "Lay's" potato chips....nobody can have just one.

[Ted Eschliman]

mandolins are no different. Kinda like "Lay's" potato chips....nobody can have just one.
Oh, if I could only get Mrs. Mandohack to buy into that...

[JimW]

Dale,

I really never directed that question to you, but since you felt like answering it, I'll reply to your comments.

While a framing hammer cannot be used for all your household chores, when you are FRAMING, what would be your favorite framing hammer if you could only have one?

Screwdriver, well, I do have more than one, but if I could only have one, it'd be the wooden handle one, better grip.

Finally, I think you've just answered that question that you hate being asked, Lay's Potato Chips, you see, I'm sure you like potato chips, but you have a favorite, as you've just stated they are Lay's brand.

So, it's really not that hard. As I stated above, I know each mandolin has it's own unique personality, sound, feel, and responsiveness. But, there will be one that keeps calling you, the one you reach for without thinking, the one that makes you smile when you play it, the one that fits you like a glove, and the one that speaks to your soul with it's tonal characteristics. That was the question is was asking MandoJosh.

By the way Josh, good answer above. I am kinda partial to varnish instruments myself.

Jim Watts

"I'm sure you like potatoe chips"


Jim, I'm having flashbacks of the infamous Dan Quail potato with an E spelling incident.......poor guy never recovered from that...

Wooden handle, you gotta be kidding. They bust out when you use them for a chisel...... #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

BTW, if you consider Josh's rising star standing it would not be very wise of him to answer your question with a "yes, I prefer varnished Lay's potato chips over all the others"....now would it?

[JimW]

Thanks Dale, man, I went back and changed that in a hurry. I don't care what they say, Microsoft should run to Texas and hire you on the spot for their next, up and coming spell checker. Man, dude, you've got it together.

Lets see now, Dale, the Dealer of American made Mandolins, Dale the spell checker, and Dale the talent agent.

Totally awesome resume.

Jim Watts

That does it Jim, I'm calling you out!

Meet me on the "Elen thread" for a dual to the poorhouse over that painting for the Mandolin Symposium Scholarship Fund....... # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Uh...BTW it's tax deductable......thank goodness cuzz this could get rough!

[mandojosh]

Man I dont think Ive ever started a thread, posted on a thread, or done any thing on the cafe message board with out starting something! haha Well, sorry Scott! hehehe

Josh

[cheshirecat]

I have a Fender FM53S, A Weber Bridger with a sunburst finish, and a Weber Sweet Pea. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif

Don't sweat it Josh, ole Jim & I just luv to cast asparagus at each other........ http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Incoming Jim!

[mandomiss]

I've got five mandos, only one really nice one.

#1 a 1937 F4 that I love dearly,
#2 a 1951 Kay acoustic/electric,
#3 a Weber Sweet Pea,
#4 a Kay pawn shop special,
and #5 a little 5-string electric Fender.

I'm still keeping my eye out for the "perfect" F-5, but as with many people on this site I don't have the funds to support my MAS.

[ejkauf99]

I own an early Lyon & Healy "C" that is a dream to play.
1924 Aquila Marca "Favilla" That looks like the bride of frankenstien, but has alot of mojo. I also have two bowlbacks.
one is a Washburn 115, and the other is a Larson made Maurer.
I am a new player, and not very good, but I love the instrument.
Jeff

[neal]

Dale and Jim, #just for the record, it is acceptable to spell potato as potatoe. #However, your attempt to spell asparagus is laughable, it's asparaguze... #with a "t".

Oh, pardon me, I just got thru watching a program about quantum mechanics and string theory, and that's the way it's spelled in the 10th dimension anyway. But the potatoe part is this dimension, I'm sure.

[NickelCreeker]

A Faded-leather Weber Bitteroot, and a Franciscan A-style. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif gotta love them mandos.... I have a pillow on my bed, reserved for my Weber. Shhh, hes sleeping right now. haha..

[neal]

Creeker! Did you get a new mando?!?!?

[NickelCreeker]

...maybe... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

A Weber Fern Maybe?

[NickelCreeker]

..no...Bitterroot! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[carolynbeth]

Only two for me.....Weber Y2K and a Collings A that I have not been able to play for let's see, about 6 weeks and 2 days, on account of it's at the luthier's for some modifications (grumble, grumble)...

I miss you, I miss you....

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Carolyn

[John Rosett]

i am wealthy indeed....
2002 weber yellowstone custom
1913 gibson a
60's kingston long scale solidbody electric

between these three, i think i can do just about anything i want to mando-wise.
john

[Denise]

hi all,
I have a Johnson 110 (my starter mando) a 1940 Kay, a Epiphone mm20, a Michael Kelly Firefly(ruby fade), and a Fender 52 electric/accoustic. I love them all, the epiphone is a great practice mandolin and was set up so low that its easy on the fingers.. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[Magnus Geijer]

Here's my little collection, in the order I purchased them. I started out on the Sojing on the left. $35 on eBay. Playing it now I can't believe I stuck with it. It's absolutely miserable crap. In the middle is my KM-350S, which I thought the world of after the Sojing, but have now reconsidered. It's still better than most imports I've played though. On the right is my first attempt at building, Geijer #1. Although it's full of mistakes, I'm intensely happy with it. As far as MAS... Well, #2, #3, #4 and #5 are in production...

[jasona]

I have a Kentucky 150S that is soon to be sold. I am now playing Laura Ratcliff #6, an A5 previously owned by our esteemed Moose!

[Lee]

Another happy Laura Ratcliff player here; her #17, A5 type.
1982 Bruce Taggart A style
1984 Paul Newson #18 A-style
1930's Bacon "Amateur" (?) A-oval
Sucek 2-point oval hole (coming soon)

[Dave Reiner]

Recently sold my 20's Gibson A-4 and '95 Gibson F5-L...

Now down to just 4 mandos...
Brentrup A (model 21V from 2002)
Gavin Baird F-4 (2004)
Phoenix Ultra (1995)
Blue Star Mandocaster

Also, enjoyed playing a Gilchrist and Kimble at the mandolin player get-together in Swampscott, MA yesterday afternoon.

Dave

[Joe F]

I have an early-1980s Kentucky KM-200S that was made in Japan, before they moved production to Korea (and later China). #It was very well set up from the place I bought it from, and has never needed any adjustments in the 20+ years I've owned it. #I recently switched to J74 strings, which improved the tone even more. #I've been told more than once by other mando players that it's one of the best sounding Kentuckys they've heard (Referring, of course, to the instrument itself, not my playing!).

My other mando is a 2-year old Freshwater deep-box which has amazing clarity and sustain. #However, since I've been concentrating pretty heavily on bluegrass for the past year or so, it hasn't gotten a lot of playing time. #Gotta find some Celtic sessions one of these days.

[Dru Lee Parsec]

I use to have a cheap Johnson A style that I learned ot play on. I now have a Breedlove KO style with some absolutly beautiful wood and awesome tone.

http://www.brouelette.com/mandolin/mando1.JPG http://www.brouelette.com/mandolin/mando3.JPG

Some friends of our use to live two doors down from us. One of ther kids took an interest in playing my mandolin. He's a very intense young boy (10 years old I think) and when he trys to play he really gets into what he's doing. But not only does he focus on his playing, he also seems to have a bit of a gift for it. So when I got my Breedlove I gave him the Johnson and bought him the Bert Casey Mandonlin Primer book to help him get started.

They've since had to move back home to Canada but I hear that he's still practicing. I hope that cheap little mandolin helps him find whatever musical creativity is inside him. It's there, I can see it, he just needs an outlet.

[grsnovi]

Mine include:

- a vintage teens Vega (pictures in the pictures section)
- a '92 Washburn M-3SW/TS
- a Peterson Celtic bazouki

and the newest addition:

- a Collings MF (#208)

[Fred_Murtz]

Here are mine:

Aria A model (which I'm giving away in a few days to a young man at our church)

Breedlove Quartz OF Custom (I love this instrument) Got it 2 or 3 weeks ago. Waited 20 years for a good mandolin. Whew! Thank you Jesus!

[Bowzette]

Phoenix Bluegrass- 2000
Flatiron Cadet
Brentrup 21 in 4-6 weeks

[lownote]

1938 Kalamazoo round hole flat top, easy playing, great tone
2003 Gibson A9, plain jane with a great bark
2003 Michael Kelly FFF, another easy playing great sounding box.
Hopefully that's it, but I seriously doubt it.

[Michael H Geimer]

MAS ... GAS ... Ya' know, I actually own two accordians, do you think I might suffer from ... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

MAS:
- Weber Custom Bitterroot
- Mid Mo M-11

GAS:
- Martin 000-15S
- Larrivee D-03
- Larrivee Parlour

The Black and Whites:
- Spinet Piano (So short it's almost a PSO)
- Two accordians

I am very happy to say that I no longer own any instruments that plug in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Benignus

[G_Smolt]

Frequent and acute MAS attacks have left me with the following tidy collection (today, that is)...

From left to right:
Larry Hughes #22, 2001
Dave Coleson #16, 1998
Larry Hughes #20, 2000
CE Ward #32588-8, 1988
Not Pictured is the Docy F-style...the ultimate wallhanger and beer-mandolin.

[KevinM]

Have: Nashville built Flatiron Festival F, and beat up Korean Fender for camping.
Want: To go to MandoJosh's to play that varnish Fern. Also, BRW and Old Wave.

[Jack Roberts]

2002 Samick oval with no model number marked anywhere
1958 Gibson A-5

I'm saving my pennies for a Red Diamond F-5 and a Peter Coombe Mandola.

[Bob A]

Over the last several decades, I've amassed a mass of mandos to feed my MAS. I've tried to sample the varieties of instruments, since there is no standard mandolin, really, and they all have charms. I haven't quite succeeded, but my creditors don't care, so long as I keep the payments up.

In the F5 category, I have an old Unicorn, from the post-Gerhardt era.
For ovals, my original, a 1921 F4; and a 1915 H4 mandola.
I guess Lyon & Healy comes under that heading, but they're certainly not Gibson-like in sound: a style A (13" scale), and a B (14").

Bowlbacks is where I really fell apart. Got a Vega (Pettine Special); a Stahl (Larson bros); a Kevorkian (Honest! Pavlos K, that is, made last year in Greece); a Mozzani (Italian; he taught Maccaferri how to build instruments).

The thing about bowlbacks is they all need repair. In the "waiting for Godot or the Restoration Man" category, we have a Vinaccia, a De Meglio, a Martin and a Pecoraro. I hope to actually play many of these before I go deaf or arthritic, but I'm not a young man, and it may not happen.

(I'd encourage folks to try a decent bowlback, even with the hassles I've had - they are amazing instruments, and you've never really heard your E string sing until you've played one of these).

In a category by its ownself, a Djangolin.

In another category by itself, a Vega cylinder-back.

What do I play most? Probably the F4 and one of the bowlbacks, and a L&H. Still, each one is different. I'll probably winnow out a few of the bowlbacks once they're all playable.

Sadly, I'm never going to be more than a mediocre player. Still, I play well enough to enjoy these things for their differences, and they'll be passed on to future players in better shape than I found them.

[MANDOLINMYSTER]

Ready....
1900's Wurlitzer flat back(brazilian)
1900's Ditson Mandolinette(birds eye maple)
1910 Washburn 225(bowl back)
1915 Vega 205(cylinder back)
1921 Gibson A2(aluminum bridge)
1923 Gibson A4(sweeeet)
1924 Gibson A1(snake head)
1929 Gibson A0(beat but loud)
1938 Kalamazoo(F-hole, mahog back)
1940 Stadolin(1 piece flame maple back.solid)
1920 Wyemann Banjo/Mando #40(could be used as a weapon)
1983 Dawg(future history)
2001 Lebeda F5(blackburst)

Now all I need is..... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Jim M.]

Nice collection MMyster!
For mandos I have a Brentrup oval-hole A, BRW J16, and a Collings A. Also have a Crump B-1 bouzouki. I'm happy with all of them, just wish I had more time to play them. I still suffer from MAS though.

[Ron Landis]

I started with a Kalamazoo I bought for $25, then got a Triplett F-4 style I traded for some product. It's spent more time in the shop than being played. (Warning about Tripletts, he didn't dovetail the neck on and refuses to work on them) So I got an Old Wave A model, then an Ibanez F, then finally, my favorite, a Summit F200.
Then, I planned on selling all the others (never happened) so I was able to justify buying one more as a backup mando, an Ulma F5 style made in Czech republic. I also have a '64 Fender Mandocaster and a 1917 Gibson mandocello, and a few other wall hangers. Still lookin and droolin, and never did have the guts to get rid of the other "back up" mandos. I've got it bad.

[BenE]

Scratchmo...Hey this is Ben...we picked together at Chelsea's Corner...Good seeing ya and great picking with ya. Next time I'm up I wanna see that Old Wave!

[Lee]

Hey Jim M; give us your opinion how the BRW stacks up against the Collings. I'm currently holding onto a BRW #24 A-style and an A-style Collings MT2-S. They keep company with a Phoenix Deluxe. My opinions change each time I compare them. I wonder if a persons mandolin tone preference changes with his/her emotional state?

[mrmando]

Lessee...

'94 Brad Donaldson F5
'94 Dave Thormahlen octave mando
'17 Gibson K1 mandocello
'39 National Silvo electric
Yanuziello 8-string electric
Bacorn 5-string electric

Boatload of Rigels and a Pentasystem electric right now, but they ain't "mine" per se...

Plus fiddle, 5-string electric fiddle, 2 violas, upright electric bass, hammered dulcimer, National tenor guitar, Orpheum Irish tenor banjo, Ovation guitar, accordion, synthesizer, a couple of tin whistles & harmonicas, bodhran, djembe, crystal flutes...

And hey, Josh, there's only one S in MAS. I have a bit more MASS than I'd like at this stage in my life...

[fatt-dad]

Dear NG,

Just don't tell my wife:

Gibson A-3 (1919 Amana White)
Aria Pro II PM-780
Alvarez A-100 (marked hand-made)
Ibanez A-5
Flatiron 1N
Montana A 0val (perfect for the beach)
Kentucky A-180S - Japan
Kentucky A-160S - Korea
Vega VM-10 - Japan
Ibanez A-model - F-holes
Framus A-model
Flatiron A5-L - Pre-Gibson, Carlson Signed
Hondo A oval hole
Alvarez A-400 - Martin-Style, Oval Hole
Fender FM-61SE
Aria M-300 (2-point, F-hole)
Yasuma YM-130
Alvarez 2-point, Oval Hole
Kalamazoo -30s, Oval Hole
Ibanez A-style, "distressed"
Ibanez D-hole
Kentucky KM-250S - Japan, Fishman

f-d

[mandojosh]

Mrmando.
Typo http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Jim M.]

I wonder if a persons mandolin tone preference changes with his/her emotional state?

Lee - I'd agree with that statement. I think it's a great reason to have more than one mando. As to the Collings and BRW, I love them both. I find the BRW more comfortable and easier to play. The Collings takes more work to play but certainly rewards you for the work. And although I think the Collings is pretty versatile, I think the BRW is even more versatile. There seems to be a wider range of tones I can get out of it. Also, the BRW has a killer e string and the high notes are very clean. The BRW is also my loudest mando. If I sell one, it will be the Collings, but it's still a great mando.

[mikeomando]

Now we're talkin'... when this thread started, I suspected that people were only listing a few of their mandos, like their best or their favorites, but now I see people are starting to list 'em all:

1968 Gibson A40
Monteleone Grand Artist 10 string
Flatiron octave mando
Harmony 'bat wing' electric 8-string
Stevens electric 5-string
Tiny Roberts electric 5-string
1964 Gibson EM-200 electric 8-string
Old-### Kay electric 8-string
ASR Minie Ball electric 8-string
Kent electric 8-string
Oasis electric 5-string
Blue Star Mandocaster 5 string

Rock on...

[VaFrank]

JimM:

Will you educate this newbie in regard to the differences between your Phoenix Deluxe and BRW. In my research to find my mandolin of choice I had not noticed the BRW. So far the Phoenix Deluxe and Ultra are beckoning to me.According to your recent post you seem to place the BRW high on your list. Is it available from local dealers? Anywhere on the i-net that I can hear a sound sample?

Thanks

Frank

[racuda]

I only have two. A martin 2-15 which I am going to sell, and a 1923 Gibson A2-Z, which amazes me. The Gibson has rendered all other mandos unnecessary.

[THP]

2003 San Juan
82 Gilchrist
2002 Gibson Bush
88 Hutto on loan from my father
56 A-5
1913 Gibson F-4
Gibson A-JR
75 Ibenez F model
no name electric

Thats it for now
Anthony
www.hickoryproject.com

[LilCreekster]

Josh the troublemaker hahaha. #It's just a... spirited? LOL board ;)

I have one, lonely (as in no mando siblings), but much loved Weber Yellowstone.

[neal]

Well, here goes
Howard Morris F4 style
Freshwater octave mandola (21")
Surf city octave(cheapo, needed LOTS of work)
'37 Martin 00-17
80's Guild D-66(don't see many of those)
30's Harmony parlor (surprisingly great little slot-head)
80 (I think) Guild F-112 (Formerly owned by Brian Ritchie-Violent Femmes, my ONLY claim to fame, so I'll use it here)
30's Richter cowboy motiff wall hanger
Epiphone Bluesmaster, or Songwriter, they changed the name then discontinued it, but a real sweet guitar
Martin Cowboy 2

All the gutars need to go (not the 00-17, though), this mandolin thing has me by the short-hairs.


I'm terribly impressed by the mandos owned by all of you. #Now if I could only learn to play my 3 properly...........

[fatt-dad]

So, We are supposed to show guitars and banjos also?

f-d

[mandolooter]

Hopefully I won't lose much in the downsizing...here's all mine but one all black Weymann mandolute and a Roselli accordian from down below.

[WireBoy]

Hey LilCreekster,
what happend to your first mando, the Everwood (sp)?

I also see the Guitars and Banjos creeping into this thread too. #while MandoJosh told use to brag, i'm not sure he intended for us to dipslay the entire contents of our (music store) closets.

But that being said.... where are the Ukuleles ?!?!?!

[carolynbeth]

Hey Mandolooter, where's the washtub bass?http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Seriously, that is an impressive collection you got there....those mandolutes look cool!

Carolyn

[duuuude]

Aw geeeez, I fergot all about that 90 lb. banjo, looks even heavier in the pic!
http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Fred G]

Just three...
Cheap no-name wall hanging
Kentucky KM-380s
Gibson A5-L

Getting ready to try and build one

[Dru Lee Parsec]

Now we're talkin'... when this thread started, I suspected that people were only listing a few of their mandos, like their best or their favorites, but now I see people are starting to list 'em all:

But I did list them all. I only have one! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

OK, if we include my guitars then I have
Gibson ES-335 dot neck (1979)
Ibanez MC-300 Electric (1977) Sweet electric guitar
Ovation Custom Balladeer Acoustic(1979)
Kona Classical guitar (1974)
Martin Backpacker steel string guitar
10 String Chapman Stick (1984)
Vega Banjo (I'm sorry.)
Indian Sitar of unknown make or year
Various Mountain dulcimers that I have built.
Native American Cedar flutes
Traditional 6 hole flutes
Penny Whistles
Various Harmonicas in various keys.

AND my Breelove KO Mandolin

[resonant68]

My humble list;

Kentucky KM160 (made in Korea)
Dan Kawalek celtic flat top (made in Virginia by me)
StewMac A (made by me)
David F5 (made by David Allen Smith)
Old Montgomery Ward??? Bowlback
Also one of my own style that I am building at the moment.
I call it an "S" style.you can check it out on my home page.

And a slew of geetars,too.

[mandojosh]

Nice stash THP

Josh

[JiminRussia]

I have 1 1/2 at the moment. I still have my original mandolin that I got back in about 1983, a Newson F style, number two according to Paul Newson, and a pre-Gibson Flatiron 1N that is paid for and in the process of being sent to me. A few have come and gone, ranging from an Alvarez and a Gibson F5L and one or two others. I am in the middle of severe MAS attack at the moment. I have the "covets" for a Michael Kelly oval hole F style too. I expect that I'll probably be in BIG trouble with he wife unit in about a month or so. She doesn't even know about the 1N yet. Thank God she is forgiving! She knows that I just can't help myself.

[THP]

Nice stash THP

# # # #Josh
Thanks Josh. You too man!
Believe me they all get their share of use.The weather in PA is havoc on them..dry one day..moist the next.
Anthony
www.hickoryproject.com

[mandojosh]

Yeah I hate the moist thing here in florida, I went up to washigington state not to long ago, and it was so much dryer than here, but my mando just sounded so amazing, it was really kinda funny. I guess when the wood gets a cjance to dry out it can vibrate more? I dunno, Mike Marshall said that when he comes to florida or anywhere really wet, his mando starts crappin out. Who knows!? hehe. O yeah, anybody have any Dudenbostels? Me and a collector have been looking to share one for quite some time now, his collection will be complete once he gets a Nugget and a Dude. Anybody?

Josh

[LilCreekster]

Hey LilCreekster, what happend to your first mando?

It's now in the very happy hands of it's second owner... I sold it to a friend http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Rich Michaud]

Here goes:
2000 Gibson Sam Bush
1987 F5 Gilchrist
1964 Gibson EM 200
1921 Gibson F4
1920 Gibson F4
1917 Gibson A4
Brentrup F5 on order
2003 custom Bacorn Electric 8 string
Ovation MM68 electric/acoustic
1929 Stanley violin (of Stanley Steamer fame)
Zeta electric violin
charango from Bolivia (armadillo back 10 strings)
2003 Santa Cruz guitar
Whyte Ladie #2 5 string banjo
too many harmonicas of all types
matched pair of silver spoons

[Mandobar]

let me preface this by saying that i was once a poor music student who had to eek out enough money to buy a good playable instrument. #i never got the instrument that i dreamed about then but now, well here goes:

93 flatiron a5 artist
djangolin
1914 gibson f2, blackface
1914 gibson a, blackface
1915 gibson a-0, pumpkin face
Rigel Blue A Natural
Rigel A+ Deluxe Oval Hole
Pomeroy A5
Pomeroy Mandola
Weber Sage Octave mandolin
Givens Legacy A6
Givens Legacy F5
Brentrup 21C
Brentrup 21L, Blackface
Brentrup L21, got 5 or 6 weeks to go until liftoff


lord have mercy!!!!!!!!

[fatt-dad]

Oh yeah, and an Aria M-180 that I won at ebay auction last night. Hard to believe $137.50 for an all solid wood mandolin in a hard shell case. Now to see if it plays any good.

f-d