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Wow...it is a small and wired world!. The Ax was featured in FJ #19 (with great photos by Scott King in Austin). I took to CA for my NAMM visit (it travels quite well :-)) and just after this...

I think its worth $5500. Amazing instrument...where is THAT credit card...?

John was SO special and talented. I PM'ed Scott as soon as I heard...and I still can't wrap my head around it. Let's all play something beautiful and send strength and good tidings to his family. ...

Remarkably beautiful. And, that could be my favorite tailpiece ever.

Wow John, I just "discovered" these on youtbue (where I'm "clemtrout"). FANTASTIC stuff. Thanks for posting...I've got to get back to MA to see some of this live.

Geoff aka clem

Very cool. Thanks to Mike the Cafe community for making this a possibility, let alone a reality!

Couldn't agree more Steve. On a positive note, playing Taku's instruments is an active way of honoring his memory and legacy. This mandolin is revealing itself (and me) more and more with every...

I read that the name had something to do with Taku's zodiac sign or spirit animals...the mandolin certainly is exhibiting tonal magic so far.

Thanks Doc. Actually, it just arrived last night (from CraigW...thanks again!). My MT2V is staying ('cause sometimes you just don't want that scroll?). I look forward to hearing the U&M with your...

I am SO happy...
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Old Brooklyn is a brilliant album, from concept to repertoire to performances. I am in awe of Andy and all involved.

Yes, all of 'em. Saw them on the internet; talked to or corresponded with the owners/shop. One is arriving in a couple of hours...an F-5 style by the late, great Taku Sakashta...and even though I...

I haven't received my copy yet (should be tomorrow) but Andy Statman is the most soulful and inspiring mandolin player I've ever heard. And that is a LOT of mandolin players. REALLY looking forward...

OK, I want it...just for the record.

Color matched headstock?! Whatever it is, it is VERY cool.

Congrats Vance (and to Chris & Michael) for making one of the most powerfully beautiful records in recent memory. To me, punk energy bluegrass with all the control and nuance that great musicians...

I'm definitely interested in this...

Does anyone around here have any experience with playing/owning one if these?

Thnx,
clem

Ry Cooder has been using slide on mandolin and mando-guitar (short scale 12 string) for years and years...and always sounds great. Lots of youtube clips.

That is the mark of a true artist like Chris. He plays just the right notes/licks, all in service of the song and performance. His use of double stops and tremolo are always tasty and he just makes...

That would be the article I wrote...about my guitar! really looking forward to seeing it in print. In my view, any instrument that John Zeidler built is worth owning and playing.

Those tuners are almost worth the price of admission by themselves.

Hi All:

It was my mandolin that just sold. During the years that I owned it, I had many knowledgeable folks (on both coasts) disagree as to who built it. When I sent photos to Bob Hartmann, he...

Better add Ingrid Michaelson (she has a signature model uke by Compass Rose/Renaissance/Turner)...both recent hit songs feature her playing tenor uke in front of her band.

You should contact Ben Elder, one of the foremost experts on all things Weissenborn (and a heck of a nice guy). weissenben@earthlink.net

Good luck. I bet that old koa sounds incredible as a...

Rono? GONE! In its place a Mann EM-5 Octave/Baritone (LOVE it..see avatar)

Amps? BOTH GONE! In their place(s), a Burris Royal Bluesman head (fantastic small tube amp) OR Standel Imperial Bass...