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    Just wondering about the Summit mandolins and when Paul Schneider worked for Gibson. Any info is appreciated.

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    A good friend of mine has a Summit F-5 & in a blind listening test (the 2 of us) neither of us could tell which was being played,either my Weber 'Fern' or the Summit - they are that close.The build quality of the Summit is also top class.I don't know anything re. Paul Scheider working for Gibson,but i believe that he & Bruce Weber worked together for a while. Maybe that has something to do with the similarities in the quality of their respective Mandolins,
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    I owned an F model, ser # 222 and it simply woofed it was so loud. Excellent mandolin at any cost. Super great tone.
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    Did you get rid of it? If so what is the price range of these mandolins, used?

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    I've got a Summit A-100 that is a cannon, and have played several others that were in the same ballpark. The other A-100 I played was five years newer and barely played at all, but the owner assures me that it has been opening up quite a bit since he got his hands on it. Paul does very nice work, and the price is definitely right.

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    Greg, check out Gruhn Guitars in Nashville and they currently have I believe 5 different Summits in stock, which should give you a general range as to pricing - depending on model and year. Check out the Heart & Soul Custom they have for sale. All these are certainly fantastic looking. I note Paul is located in Tennessee, did he work @ GOI in Nashville or in Montana do you think?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Sybrant View Post
    Did you get rid of it? If so what is the price range of these mandolins, used?
    Sold it about a year and a half ago- I think for $1850?
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    Goldtopper, you'll never guess the serial # on the Summit I bought. 222. I play in a bluegrass gospel group and had to do some trading to get it. It does sound good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Sybrant View Post
    Goldtopper, you'll never guess the serial # on the Summit I bought. 222. I play in a bluegrass gospel group and had to do some trading to get it. It does sound good.

    That's so cool.
    I was wondering where it landed considering that nasty crack where the headstock came completely off- good repair though, can't even see it was cracked through.

























    Just kidding!!

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    Holy cow, my wife was fixin to kill me. It's in East Tennessee.
    I hope the repair holds up. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Sybrant View Post
    Holy cow, my wife was fixin to kill me. It's in East Tennessee.
    I hope the repair holds up. Thanks.
    I was kidding, sorry to freak you out!
    What'd it run you out of curiosity.
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    A very used d-15, an A50, and some boot. Not much boot though. I got extremely good deals on the 15 and 50 so I came out to the good...I think.

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    I'd still like to know some info on the builder.

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    He worked for Gibson in Nashville, before they sent operations out to Montana.

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    Thanks to all for the help. I'm gonna visit the builder's shop one of these days. He's here in TN. so hopefully I'll make it by there sooner than later.

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    I think Paul Schneider worked for Flatiron before Gibson bought the company. I think he was involved in their introduction of carved arch-top mandolins. I think he was involved with Steve Carlson and made my A5-1. I wrote him several years ago and he replied. Doubt I'll ever find the email, but I usually don't mix things up that bad. Then again, the synapsis and the gray hair. . . .

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    Go to Paul's website, google smmit mamdolins, there you will find Paul's bio.

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    Greg, Yes you need to visit his shop sometime when you get a chance. Nice guy and very good mandolins. Be sure to call and set up a time to make sure he'll be there.
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    Thanks for the help.

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    Hi guys! Im Paul Schneider's daughter, proudly I must say. I occasionally peruse these message boards looking at what people are saying, and I just wanted to say thank you for your business and most of all your kind words. I love hearing about how satisfied customers are with his mandolins. Please keep enjoying his artistry and of course spread the word!! Thank you so much!!

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    I'm very pleased with your fathers work. He's done a fine job on the mandolin I own and I've gotten many compliments about the sound. I just wondered 'bout his connection to Gibson and Flatiron, makes no difference really the work speaks for it self. Thanks.

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    I just bought a Summit Artist the day before yesterday. I'm thrilled with it!
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