Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
That's mighty fine! I love the jolly roger.
Arrrrh..Love it
Nice. Let us hear it when you get it.
Bill
IM(NS)HO
Sweet! Can't wait to hear a demo. Do you still have your Monroe Gibson?
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1919 Weymann&Sons mandolute
Ibanez PF5
1993 Oriente HO-20 hybrid double bass
3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin
Mandobassman,
I don't have the Monroe Gibson anymore. I sold it when I got my Gilchrist.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Sure enjoyed playing bass with you and Cory back in my days in Houston. Still have a pretty good recording of us playing at Steak and Ale that I listen to now and then. Glad to see you guys are still at it.
Left Italy yesterday! Excitement builds!
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
It reached California today. Dawg has it now, hopefully spanking her thoroughly!
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Wooden cover over a James TP?
writing about music
is like dancing,
about architecture
Mandroid, the tailpiece is built by Mr. Giacomel. Mtucker my I-talian always seems to have an East Texas accent. Mike Compton played it while in Italy and told me it was Real Good and real loud!
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Dawg told me it should be to me on Wednesday. Now to try and get some sleep between now and then.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Hey Craig,
This is the first Giacomel i've seen in this color. It is a different animal and a really beautiful thing. Wow! i'm looking forward to more of your posts about it. Hope it exceeds your expectations.
dan
What a thoroughly cool combination of modern design and classic coloration. That is just mighty, mighty fine.
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Mr. Grisman is shipping in a shaped case! But, I was wondering if anyone knew of other cases (preferably with storage) will fit the J5? Thanks for your help.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Just got word that it's delivered. Now, the wait until I can get home.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Can't wait to hear it!
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Although I haven't had much time with her yet, I have to say that she is a great mando! Beautiful coloring, IMO. I love the striped curly maple binding against the dark finish. While not at the level of finish that Gilchrist is (who is), very fine fit and finish.
I was shocked by the volume that was there as soon as I tuned her up. Wow! Peel the paint off the walls. Very clear and distinct noting against the fretboard.
Again, I haven't spent much time with her yet, but I intend to remedy that tonight. I've recorded some quick comparison videos between it and the Gilchrist right after she came out of the box. I'll post them here so you can see for yourself. After some playing, the Giacomel will be a great mandolin.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
The Gilchrist:
https://youtu.be/PYgsIi6S1mA
The Giacomel:
https://youtu.be/go__T1N_-C8
Let me know your thoughts.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Very, very nice. Those are great instruments to have. They provide a versatile range. The Gil has the ideal bluegrass sound. Strong mids with a very substantive core that comes through well in an ensemble.
The Giacomel has more lushness. It has a fuller sound. It sounds very musical and seems as though it could stand on its' own in a very satisfying manner.
Congrats. Play them in good health!
Wow, both are great sounding mandos! you've got your bases covered between those two Craig. Now that you've had the Giacomel a little while, what is your take on the instrument? I am looking into them as well. I have a Gil 97371 and an Ellis so I have diversity between these two great mandos but I'm always on the hunt! I'd love to hear your take since you've got a Gil to compare it to. Also, wonderful color!
Jason, both are great mandolins. There is no doubt that I'm set for whatever kind of music I want to play. What I notice is that the Gilchrist has a lot of initial sound or "pop" while the Giacomel has more sustain and a fuller tone. To be honest, I didn't think I would ever be around a mandolin that had as much volume as my Gil, but the Giacomel holds its own. I really don't believe they can be compared. They both have different goals that they're striving to obtain.
As I said, they are both great mandolins. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either. Hope that helps some.
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
From Craig above - "....while the Giacomel has more sustain and a fuller tone.". I love the Giacomel styling & that one is beautiful in every way. Just looking at the body shape makes me think of mandolin tone/sustain, slightly edging into 'guitar sound' on both counts. Either way,as a Bluegrass player,i'd give it an airing in ''Monroe territory'',just for the 'difference' - enjoy it,
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