And Molly's right hand work is immediate recogniseable..
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And Molly's right hand work is immediate recogniseable..
If you are going to play only bluegrass, the Kentucky will do the job. For an all-rounder I'd take the Gibson. I have a 1949 A40, and it's a very nice mandolin!
My 1949 A 40 bought thirty years ago, is a very good sounding mandolin (avatar). I had a 2003 Gibson A9 for a while,but sold it. It was a bit louder, but the A 40 blew it away tonewise. I't's a great...
https://www.facebook.com/darrellscott/videos/10155738392186217/
I owned a 2003 A9 for some years, but could not adjust to the neck. It was loud, but I found out that I actually prefered the tone on my 1949 A40, so the A9 got sold.
Sharon's mando is a bit deeper, which make it sound a bit bassier and louder. As for tone, that is something else. Sharon is a great player, by the way.
Nothing beats the tone of John and his Loar.
https://pegheadnation.com/featured-videos/back-room/sharon-gilchrist-john-reischman-malvern-2/
Just found this on youtube. Maybe it's been posted before, but here goes: Don Julin shredding it bluegrass style:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdo7pxCvUto
Very musical and tasteful. Sierra is a great musician.
Don't you love it when a zombie thread wakes up and starts walking around..;)
Had a 2003 A9 for a while, was meant to be an upgrade from my 1949 A40. The sound was fine, but I could never adjust to the neck and the nut. My old A40 played way easier, and that's the one I still...
The poorly executed scroll is a dead giveaway of sloppy craftmanship.
I have a 1949 A 40, and I like it very much. Dark, woody and deep sound. Great value! (see avatar).
That Northfield looks like a GREAT deal!
This is your best bet. Go for it!:) And good luck!
http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/DEAL4.htm
JBovier. No question..
The Jam Master is the same as an F-9, but with a radiused board and slightly wider nut.
This is the post we all wait for, but never believe will appear! Fantastic! :)
I have used hearing aids in both ears for many years. The old ones tended to feed back, but I've gotten new ones this winter, and they are fine playing gigs or at home (no volume buttons). The only...
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I had a 2003 A9, and, like a fool, I let it go.No, truth be told, I like better the nut widht of my -49 A40. As for the A9: Great mandolin! Only thing is, you, coming from guitar, might prefer the...
I was thinking of the builder who made original F-style mandolins that sounded good and cost $500. THAT is a good deal!
Pm me the name of the builder, please!;)
It has been stated frequently on this forum that an A-style will give you more bang for the buck, because you pay for the build quality, not for the strap hanger. Searching posts on the forum will...
So sad. Condolences to his family. RIP.