New morris a5

[tnpathfinder]

I received my new Morris A5 yesterday. This truly a great mandolin. I had read all the posts about Mr. Morris and his mandolin's before I pulled the string so I thought I had some idea of what to expect. I didn't. It is by far the one of the best sounding A5's for it's age, I have played (regardless of price) and I have played quite a few. With no binding and just a stiffing rod in the neck, it is simple in design and appointments. The tone is clear and warm with lots of sustain. It still sounds a little tight but has an amazing amount of bark that reminds me of a short burst of a loud train whistle in the A and B range.

I will try to post some sound clips soon. Here are some pictures.

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Top Close

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Back

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Side

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Headstock

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Last one - Neck joint

[picksnbits]

Nice axe man, congrats!!

Will it be in Franklin this weekend (Bluegrass Along the Harpeth)?

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Likely. Thanks

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Finally got around to posting a sound clip.

Morris A5

[mandolooter]

looks good...sounds good...what more could ya need!

[billhay4]

Nice sounding and looking instrument.
Bill

[John Hill]

Sounds like the mando came with the "dry, woody growl" pre-installed. Nice.

[Bill Snyder]

Sounds good, nice job of playing as well.

[Mark Walker]

Ditto the other posters - looks and sounds great! Congrats.

[tnpathfinder]

Thanks Guys! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm tickled with her.

[Spruce]

I've got a Morris with a Douglas Fir top, and I think it's one of the mando world's great bargains....
Sounds and plays great...

[steve V. johnson]

Wow, that's really handsome! #Thanks for the clip, too, nice playing!

I've watched Morrises for a while, this is the best one I've seen.

Congrats and enjoy,

stv

[tnpathfinder]

I agree completely Spruce. BTW...I love your take on Evening Prayer Blues. (Shh...don't tell!)