Together Again (for the first time) - 'Cello, 'Dola and Mandolin

[Steve Sorensen]

Here is a quick video I grabbed backstage at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center after dropping off a new "Big Hammer" mandocello for Lee Roy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-EAa_I-c4A&feature=youtu.be

Not too shabby for the first song played on a new instrument -- Lee had about 16 seconds of picking time on the 'cello before the rest of the guys jumped in. . . AND no one is playing their "regular instrument".

Lee Roy - "Big Hammer" mandocello
Erik Alvar - Bass player for The Roys - is on a Sprite Two-Point mandola
Daniel Patrick - Banjo player for The Roys - is on Lee's F8 mandolin
Clint White - fiddle player for The Roys - is playing guitar

Here are a few shots of the mandocello --

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The Roys are preparing to record a new CD, and I can't wait to hear how the 'cello fits into the mix!

Steve

[billhay4]

Nice, Steve. Very nice job integrating the design elements.
Bill

[Nevin]

Nice!

[ides1056]

What materials did you use in the mandocello?
Went to Facebook and figured it out. Nice work.

[Ken Olmstead]

Sounds great!! Beautiful instruments Steve, of course!

[Steve Sorensen]

Thanks, guys! Sure is fun working with Lee and Co. Can't wait to hear how the mandocello works out on the tracks for the next CD! I could see Lee's song-writing wheels turning as he was getting acquainted.

Steve