Yep. So it's a step down from a GDAEb tuning, which seems to suit the temperament of this instrument very nicely (it being a larger body depth by quite a measure from others I've played). And I can...
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Yep. So it's a step down from a GDAEb tuning, which seems to suit the temperament of this instrument very nicely (it being a larger body depth by quite a measure from others I've played). And I can...
It is EVERY bit of sweet. I bet Don would build another one if sufficiently persuaded...and it's worth whatever it costs.
Enjoy!
After 20 years of swapping around and trying pretty much everything, an endeavor characterized by a complete absence of craving anything like a "holy grail" and instead pure PLAY, I have found my two...
THANK YOU for sharing these, Martin. It is such a gift to be part of a world community of music, and music-makers.
Mark
What creative and nice and unique work you are doing, Dave! I enjoy the double-top (in your signature pic) most days.... I've never had a mando with as much volume and depth of character as that one....
Gordon Lightfoot and fresh eager together talent! Doesn't get much better than that. I was waiting for the segue into "Ribbon of Darkness," though...
Thanks for bringing good loving energy to the...
Your designs (let alone your building chops!) continue to inspire, Nigel. Thanks for sharing.
very nice build, sound, and playing... triplets!
Enjoy!
Mark
Hi, Don. Just lovely, as are all of Don P.'s instruments. He manages to do his work with such love and expertise, and it sings through his instruments. Enjoy this one... I'll play my v-style mandola...
Wouldn't want to derail this thread for the world, but just to celebrate Nigel's work and say thank you thank you thank you.
I think Nigel originally decided on a maple bridge (no saddle) for...
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Oh Nigel, that looks nothing but lovely. I know you have mostly focused of late on your wonderful guitar-bodied styles, but I cherish and play this one every day. Thanks for the...
I love Don's work... his love of wood is apparent, his ear for tone impeccable. I love the "V style" vibe in particular, and at present I am the grateful custodian of this one, #245...
"Hey little blackbird, on my wireline..." My word! What a creative and soulful arrangement of that tune. Thank you for working it up, and for sharing.
Mark
What a GREAT story! I had one of Lawrence's short-scale citterns many years and many instruments ago, and it is on my short list of the "wish I hadn't let that one get away." He does such beautiful...
This is MARVELOUS, Trey! Always a joy to hear you and Chris making music. Thanks for sharing it with the world, and with us.
Mark
Thanks for passing this one along, Michael. I have been working my way through your cool arrangement of "Wee Small Hours" and much appreciate your friendly introduction to this complex and elusive...
I agree. Robb's work is something, indeed. I have a mango/cedar one of his that is a work of art. 165976
The lines of the button and the scroll more generally just seem to flow and to come...
Hi, fellow Pomeroy owner Furb (and other fans). I just gave grateful home to this one, Don's #239, having been hunting an oval hole for a while. My word! I love everything about it, the violin...
Thanks to all again for your comments. This mandolin continues to feel at home.
Perhaps the former owner will weigh in, Nick, but I will say that he is a huge fan of blacktop mandos, and I think...
About two years ago in a fit of downsizing I foolishly sold this unique and wonderful Girouard A5, lacquered redwood over spectacular quilted maple:
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These pieces of playable art come and...
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?102738-Avi-Avital-and-the-Arik-Kerman-mandolin is a nice overview from a previous discussion. It should answer pretty much any question about this...
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A month or so ago I posted a "Want to Buy: Guitar-bodied Octave Mandolin" ad on the 'Cafe, and I received some very helpful responses. Thanks, everyone.
And the winner (for...
John, thanks for that comparison. Gotta say that big ol' cittern is quite wonderful, and yes, Hector the Hero sounds splendid on it. The other two instruments are lovely as well. Very cool to hear...
My word, Marty. That's spectacular, even by your standards. Wow.
Hi there. Davy makes wonderful instruments. I had a longer-scale flat top mando of his that was marvelous, and also a 10-string cittern that was wonderful and rich. I haven't had a guitar-bodied...