I will contact Jason and let him know there are some inquiries on here. He is still building mandolins but is working in a batch of guitars right now. I recently got a crow model mandolin from him....
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I will contact Jason and let him know there are some inquiries on here. He is still building mandolins but is working in a batch of guitars right now. I recently got a crow model mandolin from him....
I met Gary a couple of times. He built mandolins in my friends woodworking shop. He was askin right at $1000 back then for them. I didn't know a lot about good mandolins from bad back then but it...
This has happened to me on 2 different instruments. Summer show and new varnish. The builder redid the French Polish process on the back and it was gone. I kept it inside for awhile after that though.
If you're looking for the monteleone style and more full, open, round sound, I would recommend also looking at the "crow" model mandolin by Jason Harshbarger. http://youtu.be/tefnpFCykDI this is a...
Regarding Will Kimble, he's not just building 2 points he has decided that he will soon be working from "spec" instruments as opposed to building custom or from orders. Right now he is transitioning...
I live in southeastern indiana (aurora/lawrenceburg) I've done a lot of set up work in the past. I work full time but would be happy to work on your mandolin. Also in cincy there are 2 great builders...
The JBovier line is alive and well. Jeff has found a new shop to build his mandolins and they are sounding better than ever. It is also correct that he is no longer using a distributor. He is back to...
Gary I was wondering if Jake Brown bought that from you? He has it now and has had it since I've known him. Jake seemed to think Michael Cleveland owned it at one time, but mike wasn't sure he...
I know Will has a 2 point that he has been playing for himself, it is an incredible mandolin and I don't think his 2 points are much more than his A models. His mandolin are worth every dime and I...
I've played a few Ellis mandolins, one was great, one was disappointing and the other couple were really good. I would suggest looking at Michael Heiden's mandolins if you want a great sweet sounding...
I used to work for a company that owned/distributed a well known pacrim mandolin name. The process the factory used was a combination of steaming and carving. They would steam the shape then the...
There are some great jams around that area. Every monday night is a jam at Molley Mollones in covington. It's open to anyone but there are always some top notch local pickers there.
On tuesday...
I know this is off topic but to answer the michael kelly question is the original owner of the company has 2 children Michael and Kelly.
its nice to see Jasons name on here more and more. I think he's one of those great secrets of luthiery. His price to quality ratio is unreal. I've not played a mandolin of his that wouldn't hold its...
I've played quite a few different examples of both and there would be no question that I would take the Kimble. Stivers are loud and they are great bluegrass mandolins and I wouldnt take anything...
I've had the opportunity to open shows, and play the same festivals as the grascals quite a few times and I have to say as far professional bluegrassers go Danny is one of the nicest guys I've met....
Here's a link to a video I did of my copperhead F5. this mandolin is for sale so if this is against the rules please let me know. My camera isnt great but it isnt horrible. thanks
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That would be the one. The comnination of parker on banjo and dempsey on mandolin is hard to beat. They should really concider releasing that again, there wont be another Dempsey young. He was all...
I have a DVD copy of a public access show they used to do. Its about an hour of the lost and found at their best. The hutto stuck right in front of an sm 57 and it sounds incredible as does Dempsey's...
Lots of good choices in that price range. If it were my money I would go with the Highland strings A model. I know Jason has an A model available that you could get for around $2000 spruce, maple,...
It all will depend on your set up. If your frets are are level you should have no problem. A lot of the old MK's develop a hump at the body joint.
I had a bulldog a few years back. It had everything you are asking for. Ir had a great chop, great volume, and the tone was good all around the neck. It is still one of the loudest mandolins I've...
I've not played a carver so I can't help you there but I can second the highland strings suggestion. I know jason has an A model available that looks as good as anyrhing I've seen, it has a great...
Hey Ed I saw your mandolin while Jason was putting on the black finish, it looks awesome. I've always liked the black finish on A's and 2 points.
When I saw them in ohio a few weeks ago he was playing a mandolin by Rick Hayes from cincinnati. http://www.hayesproductions.com/hayesmandolins/photos/finished/hayes_photo_fini2.html
I didnt...