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    I won't actually see my new mando until tomorrow, but I have a wonderful set of pictures provided by Don MacRostie, a fine gentleman and outstanding luthier to deal with.








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    Nice. Are you keeping all your other gear? If so, then I think I'm starting to hate you.
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    I had to sell two of my other mandos to get this.




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    That makes me feel a little better. If you were able to keep them all, I might turn an even darker shade of green.

    Red Diamonds look really nice, but I've never played one. How do they sound?

    Love the side-binding. Looks great.
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    I have no idea. I'll let you know Friday night after I've had a chance to play it.

    According to Don MacRostie, the Vintage series is supposed to be a bit more crystaline, not as woody as the modern sounding mandos. It describes it in more detail on his website: www.reddiamondmandolins.com

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    They sound great; at least the two that I've played. It looks like "diamonds" can be a man's best friend too....
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    Wow! That looks fabulous. Enjoy it. I've heard so many good things about Red Diamond mandolins.

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    Great looking. Tell us about the tailpiece. A side opening James?
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    Jeff A, I don't know, but I think this is something Don came up with. It's hinged.

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    Fred, congratulations! That's a spectacular looking mandolin. You're going to love it. I've gone through a few mandolins, and the only one I'd really like to have back is a Red Diamond F-5. His craftsmanship, the wood, and the tone are all top notch. You don't see RD's up for sale in the classifieds very often either. I think that speaks volumes for the quality of Don's work.
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    Congrats Fred, I played Josh Pinkham's at Magfest briefly. You bought a great mandolin. Mike
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    I played a F model Varnish at Merlefest and was very impressed.I also sat with Don and his wife and son during evening shows,great folk! I was talking to Ronnie McCoury the other night in Vancouver and he said he was very impressed with Red Diamonds and loved the one he played at IBAM.

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    Wow... that is so sharp looking... congrats!
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    Thank you all for the encouraging and kind remarks. I'm sure the time clock at work tomorrow will be doing some serious dragging.

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    Wow! That is one sharp looking instrument! I love Don's rendition of the flowerpot on that one too. Congrats!

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    Looks great, Fred. I played Lou Reid's old Red Diamond Vintage, and it was the tone zone. If you had kept all your gear, I was going to ask if you'd adopt me!
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    Classy piece of work there! Didn't someone in the Johnny Staats & the Delivery Boys thread mention he's playing a Red Diamond in one of those videos? Sure sounds great to me!
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    I am in awl. That thing looks sweet. I love it. I bet it will sound sweet tooo. Thats kinda what I got on order from Mowry. I have already bought my Waverlies from Stew Mac. Nickel with Bill James tailpeice. Sweet.
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    Very nice Fred. Are you not gonna miss the Collings? It was certainly a work of art. Anyway I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the RD. The few I have heard were exceptional instruments. Lp
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    What a beautiful mandolin. #And I can assure you, if it sounds anything like mine, you're going to be a very satisfied customer. #Don's workmanship and tone take a back seat to no one. I'm definitely looking forward to playing one of these vintage models some day.

    I was wondering why those two varnished Collings were for sale. Now it all makes sense!

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    Wow
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    Just checkin in with ya Fred to see if yer still dreamin about a BRW
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    classy....I really dig the flower pot with the tilting top opening...also, cool new take on the tailpiece...maybe some day I'll get over to your side of the state and we can hook up.
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