Joined the Weber club...

Steve Cantrell · 03-01-2009, 08:55 AM

Hey ya'll. I've been looking around for an oval for awhile and had almost decided to go with an A-Jr, but this popped up and I snagged it. Weber is making these Gallatins now with maple backs instead of mahogany, and it has a great, tubby sound. The picture gives it a sort of reddish tint, but it is old-shoe brown. It also has some really pleasing flame on the back and sides.

I am really pleased with the purchase, and part of that is due to Dennis over at the Mandolin Store. That guy is knowledgeable, friendly and got me this mandolin in no time flat and it was exactly as described. I like that kind of business. He also put a strap button on the heel for no charge and the setup is dead on. He's a guy I'd do business with again, to be sure.

If you're looking for a no-frills oval at a reasonable price, this is a good one.

Randy King · 03-01-2009, 09:07 AM

Hey Steve, You just can't beat a Weber in my oppinion!

Randy King · 03-01-2009, 09:09 AM

Hey Steve, I'd like you to post ayour Weber on here too, if you don't mind?
http://mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45134

Steve Cantrell · 03-01-2009, 09:11 AM

Sure thing, Randy.

JEStanek · 03-01-2009, 11:25 AM

I like the looks of your new mandolin, Steve!

jamie

Ken Olmstead · 03-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Yup, I have been watching that one. It is one of the ovals that may grace my door someday. I would want dots on the fretboard, no knot and "Weber" in script, sans "The" on this one.

That one is really nice Steve, how does the sound in person match up to the clip on his site? I think it is one of the best sounding ovals based on that clip. Congradulations! Now you two get a room!

Rod_Neep · 03-01-2009, 12:27 PM

I bet that one sounds as great as it looks!
Congratulations!!

And there was great excitement and rejoicing.

Rod

Steve Cantrell · 03-01-2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks Jaime, Ken and Rod. Ken, it has a surprisingly strong tone. It does have that bottom, tubby oval sound but it also has plenty of punch. I picked it for awhile last night in a three person jam with fiddle and guitar and it held its own just fine. My guitar buddy is a hardcore bluegrasser and generally sneers at ovals, but even he admitted that the top "must be cut right". It's a good mando for the coin.

rekx · 03-02-2009, 06:18 PM

congrats Steve...I'd like to see a full report on your blog...maybe even a video clip...that would be most excellent...

Steve Cantrell · 03-02-2009, 06:54 PM

Rex, I need to do anything on there. It has been far too long since I have.

PsychoMando · 03-11-2009, 10:57 PM

Congradulations Steve!
Beautiful mandolin, welcome to the club!
"Doc"

Mike Snyder · 03-12-2009, 12:16 AM

Very nice! I've been eyeballin' that one since it came on the Store website. Thanks for removing the temptation. With several options to go with in oval As these days, makes for a tough choice. Looks like you made the right one.

guitharsis · 03-12-2009, 06:01 AM

Very nice. Congrats Steve!

arcopizz · 03-12-2009, 06:25 AM

Sweet, Steve! Very nice. I'm a Weber fan, meself.

Dennis ain't too bad a guy himself. He's done me nothing but good ever since I began working with him.

Hey, where did Dennis put that strap button? I have been half tempted to put one on my Bighorn. Hanging the strap from the head stock just isn't workin'.

03-01-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
Steve Cantrell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 974	Joined the Weber club... Hey ya'll. I've been looking around for an oval for awhile and had almost decided to go with an A-Jr, but this popped up and I snagged it. Weber is making these Gallatins now with maple backs instead of mahogany, and it has a great, tubby sound. The picture gives it a sort of reddish tint, but it is old-shoe brown. It also has some really pleasing flame on the back and sides. I am really pleased with the purchase, and part of that is due to Dennis over at the Mandolin Store. That guy is knowledgeable, friendly and got me this mandolin in no time flat and it was exactly as described. I like that kind of business. He also put a strap button on the heel for no charge and the setup is dead on. He's a guy I'd do business with again, to be sure. If you're looking for a no-frills oval at a reasonable price, this is a good one. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Steven E. Cantrell Poe #14

03-01-2009, 09:07 AM	#2
Randy King Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 120	Re: Joined the Weber club... Hey Steve, You just can't beat a Weber in my oppinion! __________________ Weber Fern X Braced Weber Maple Bitterroot Washburn Jethro Burns King #001 First and Last "Still Not Finished" Pon My Honor Did Someone Say BLUEGRASS? http://www.freewebs.com/strapman/

03-01-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
Randy King Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 120	Re: Joined the Weber club... Hey Steve, I'd like you to post ayour Weber on here too, if you don't mind? http://mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45134 __________________ Weber Fern X Braced Weber Maple Bitterroot Washburn Jethro Burns King #001 First and Last "Still Not Finished" Pon My Honor Did Someone Say BLUEGRASS? http://www.freewebs.com/strapman/

03-01-2009, 09:11 AM	#4
Steve Cantrell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 974	Re: Joined the Weber club... Sure thing, Randy. __________________ Steven E. Cantrell Poe #14

03-01-2009, 11:25 AM	#5
JEStanek Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Joined the Weber club... I like the looks of your new mandolin, Steve! jamie __________________ There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946 + Give Blood, Save a Life +

03-01-2009, 12:19 PM	#6
Ken Olmstead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 1,652 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Joined the Weber club... Yup, I have been watching that one. It is one of the ovals that may grace my door someday. I would want dots on the fretboard, no knot and "Weber" in script, sans "The" on this one. That one is really nice Steve, how does the sound in person match up to the clip on his site? I think it is one of the best sounding ovals based on that clip. Congradulations! Now you two get a room! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/tenorbanjoguy Brentrup Stealth V8

03-01-2009, 12:27 PM	#7
Rod_Neep Lover of Weber & Martin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 175	Re: Joined the Weber club... I bet that one sounds as great as it looks! Congratulations!! And there was great excitement and rejoicing. Rod

03-01-2009, 07:39 PM	#8
Steve Cantrell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 974	Re: Joined the Weber club... Thanks Jaime, Ken and Rod. Ken, it has a surprisingly strong tone. It does have that bottom, tubby oval sound but it also has plenty of punch. I picked it for awhile last night in a three person jam with fiddle and guitar and it held its own just fine. My guitar buddy is a hardcore bluegrasser and generally sneers at ovals, but even he admitted that the top "must be cut right". It's a good mando for the coin. __________________ Steven E. Cantrell Poe #14

03-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#9
rekx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 152 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Joined the Weber club... congrats Steve...I'd like to see a full report on your blog...maybe even a video clip...that would be most excellent... __________________ Custom Weber Yellowstone #5246609 Carver A Oval Hole Flatiron 1C #96046174 http://rekx.wordpress.com

03-02-2009, 06:54 PM	#10
Steve Cantrell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 974	Re: Joined the Weber club... Rex, I need to do anything on there. It has been far too long since I have. __________________ Steven E. Cantrell Poe #14

03-11-2009, 10:57 PM	#11
PsychoMando WeberMAS Survivor Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 119	Re: Joined the Weber club... Congradulations Steve! Beautiful mandolin, welcome to the club! "Doc" __________________ Psychomando Faithful sherpa to some Webers "You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose. But you can't pick your friend's Lloyd Loar!"

03-12-2009, 12:16 AM	#12
Mike Snyder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CHERRYVALE KS Posts: 816	Re: Joined the Weber club... Very nice! I've been eyeballin' that one since it came on the Store website. Thanks for removing the temptation. With several options to go with in oval As these days, makes for a tough choice. Looks like you made the right one. __________________ Mike Snyder

03-12-2009, 06:01 AM	#13
guitharsis Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Finger Lakes region NY Posts: 381	Re: Joined the Weber club... Very nice. Congrats Steve! __________________ Old Wave #442 Poe in progress

03-12-2009, 06:25 AM	#14
arcopizz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 460	Re: Joined the Weber club... Sweet, Steve! Very nice. I'm a Weber fan, meself. Dennis ain't too bad a guy himself. He's done me nothing but good ever since I began working with him. Hey, where did Dennis put that strap button? I have been half tempted to put one on my Bighorn. Hanging the strap from the head stock just isn't workin'.