I live near Hartford & play mando a bit, guitar, dobro . . . still looking for a player /s ?
Type: Posts; User: Brad DuBow
I live near Hartford & play mando a bit, guitar, dobro . . . still looking for a player /s ?
Sonny makes a very respectable mandolin in tone. I find the necks clunky & thick and the finish work just ok. They are pretty loud though and sound better than they look Much better than a...
I too prefer a darker / warmer sound. As a suggestion, since I've gone through so many mandos I wish I had been advised of these things first:
Strings make a big difference in tone. Experiment...
Many variables create a tough issue but try considering:
Graphite at the nut so strings slide well
Get the g and e strings set what's in between can be compensated with tuning.
String...
So many people want to spend 2000 - 2500 but then sell not long after for something better. I suggest waiting until you can spend 2500+ You'll get a much better new mandolin or seek a used...
I've had both. I'm not a Weber fan but the Gallatin is better (IMO) than any Bovier. Better woods, tone, build and playability. But as is said so many times in the cafe - play it first before you...
I'm in. Please change me from Darkhorse to Brad DuBow, thanks!
I have the strangest issue with this mandolin. I'm hoping you may have a suggestion. When I tune the e-strings and check it with a tuner, they register a solid open e-note but, when fretted at say...
I had ordered my mandolin and just received it. April 3, 2013. Eddie is a nice person and fairly easy to deal with unless for some reason one isn't pleased with the result. Look, he's not charging...
I contacted her and offered to buy through Paypal, that way we were both protected. Let's just say that became a real issue and the deal never happened. You decide, scam or no scam. Sometimes if...