My Stratton mandolin

[joshua collum]

I just purchased this mandolin from a local music store here in Portland. It's made by Stephen Stratton a local guitar builder. This was his first mandolin build. It was strung up about a month ago and I have been playing it non-stop since I got it on Tuesday. The mando is opening up nicely! Stephen informed me that he recieved mandolin building information from his neighbor and friend John Sullivan and that he plans on keeping mandolin building alive in the neighborhood. I can't wait to see more from him in the future...I also purchased the awesome mandolin strap from Lacota Leathers. Highly recommended. Thanks for looking......

[Bogle]

That is a stunning mando, Joshua......unique and beautiful peghead motif too. Did you purchase it at Pioneer?

[joshua collum]

Yes I did, What a deal huh? Thanks-

[JEStanek]

Nice. He had quite a mentor in John Sullivan.

Jamie

[joshua collum]

Indeed, It's really special to me. I had the opportunity to assist Patty Sullivan and Bruce Harvey in the Sullivan wood auction. So finding out that Stephen Stratton knew John makes it a little more full circle for me. Thanks-

[grassrootphilosopher]

Looks like fun. Any soundclips/video?

[Skip Kelley]

Joshua, that mandolin looks awesome! Congratulations!

[Lakota Leathers]

Hey Josh, and all you mandolin guys out there!
Kenny Bohling here, founder of Lakota Leathers. Just wanted to say that your new mando looks AWESOME< and that new strap isn't too shabby either! Just wanted to correct you on the spelling of our company name in case anyone was interested in checking them out.. it's Lakota Leathers, and our website can be found at www.lakotaleathers.com thanks so much! KB

[joshua collum]

Oh man! Sorry bout that Kenny!...I love the strap,very comfortable and soft. Thanks again. Olaf, I might try to get some video uploaded from my phone.. Skip, Thanks. I'm a happy camper!

[joshua collum]

I posted a couple videos on you tube. Just type in "joshua collum" and they should come up. I couldn't figure out how to post them to this thread. Thanks..!

[stratton7584]

hey how much did you give for this mando if you dont mind me asking?

[Tracy Tucker]

Here's one. =o)

[joshua collum]

Thanks Tracy. I appreciate it.