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I own an F-9 Custom (David Harvey), a fabulous Collings MT2v, and a Silverangel distressed F model. They are all outstanding instruments, but each has it's own voice. I believe a great sounding F-9...

Congrats Fatt-Dad! Beautiful mandolin. I've only played one Phoenix, but it made a extremely favorable impression on me! Rolfe makes a great mandolin.

They don't compare at all. I have one of the pivoting spring loaded models somewhere in my music room. They primarily provide a great way to scratch the back of your mandolin. It's in the pile of...

Great performance Shawn! Love that song.

Congrats Cheryl! I haven't had opportunity to play one of Skip's mandolins, but based on the many comments here on the Cafe, they are just fabulous instruments. The flame in the back is striking. I...

Congrats Billy! David Harvey and his team are building some incredible instruments in the Gibson shop. Enjoy and let make a "Joyful Noise unto the Lord."

Wednesday night show at the Lovelace Barn (next door to the Lovelace Cafe). Best $10 ticket for entertainment in Nashville. Seating is first come basis, so get there early.

Difference in tone, volume, and playability = zero. Difference in appearance = the F has scroll and points...the A does not. Both A and F style mandolins can be great or average. It's really a...

Congrats Burk, you'll love it!

Excellent Marc, thanks for sharing a great song and a great performance!

Depending on the arrangement of singers and musicians, my groups go by:
1. Trinity Ensemble (Bluegrass Gospel)
2. Ryman Shadows (Bluegrass)

Collings MT, used Collings MT2, stretching your price range a few hundred dollars....used Collings MT2v.
I too, love Silvangel mandolins and find them to be a very good value with exceptional sound...

Yeah Baby! Miss mine to this day! Someday...I'll have another one. Congratulations.

During the first couple of years on the mandolin, I preferred 1 3/16 inch nut width, as I progressed in my skills, I transitioned to 1 1/8 inch, and finally all the way back to the Gibson standard 1...

I always use mine on sustain mode.

My 2012 F-9 Custom is labeled as an Artist model in one f-hole and has the "Chamber Tuned.....by" in the other f- hole and is signed by David Harvey. He also signed the bottom of the bridge when he...

Beautiful mandolin. I absolutely love the new Girouard script on headstock and tailpiece. I love subtle sunburst on the front of the body as well! I love it from every angle. Wow!

I have both. Hiscox offers more protection and is lighter with the same amount of goody storage inside.

Beautiful Mr. Julin! Thanks for sharing that piece with us.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all my Cafe friends.

Loudbox Artist has served me very well. You've got combo inputs (XLR and 1/4 inch plug) and phantom power on both channels which gives you lots of versatility. Excellent sound quality and power.

Mr. Willms,

Welcome to the Silverangel family! Prepare to be smitten.

Larry I've written some fairly verbose posts here on the Café, so I'm more than a little hurt with your enamored feelings on this one...;)

Tom,

Thanks for the Moleskin idea. I converted all my red Snarks last night and they work like a charm. I actually took the small rubber pad off and applied the Moleskin to the base plastic. On...

Travelite is less the $100 delivered and offers excellent protection and they are very light weight. The Hiscox is my favorite case from a protection and weight standpoint and they usually run right...