Graphite mando!?! mix a-5

**scgc.om** · Sep-24-2007, 1:12pm

http://www.12fret.com/new/NewMAD_Mix...ndolin_pg.html [Why can't I get this to be a "live link"?? - please cut and paste link to get to website listing.]

Just saw this listing for a Graphite mandolin. #I'm a boater - just small boats now (canoe & small sailboat) - so the niche need for a "boating mandolin) is very real. #Right now I take my Breedlove Quartz KF out in the boat without worries - fairly low cost, fairly decent tone, easily replaced.

This Mix has me thinking about getting a "better boater beater" - anyone here tried (or better - actually own) one of these? #How much are they? #What do they sound like? #Any other comments?

Thanks for help.

**billhay4** · Sep-24-2007, 1:19pm

There are numerous discussions of these on the cafe. Do a search and you'll find them.
The consensus is that they're fine instruments, but they aren't cheap.
Bill

**JEStanek** · Sep-24-2007, 2:15pm

You could enter the contest on the home page and maybe win one and find out more. Or read Some of these.

Jamie

**Jim MacDaniel** · Sep-24-2007, 2:27pm

The New-Mad web site has several video clips posted here.

**Tillmanator** · Sep-24-2007, 5:16pm

I have only heard the sound clips provided at the link for the contest (which I have entered, of course!). I think it sounds exquisite! It seems to ring really well... better than my mando. And I desperately want it!

**Andrew Faltesek** · Sep-24-2007, 7:16pm

I heard a carbon fiber guitar and was very suprised how good it sounded. I'll bet the mandolin sounds good, but I think they are right up there in price with other quality instruments.