Randy Linam
Mar-12-2015, 10:12am
It is seldom that I review a product, and there are very few businesses that I take my time to openly praise. I have always been of the mindset that if I pay you for a product or service you should provide me with a quality product or service. End of story.
However, there are those special times when I am so impressed by a product or service that I feel compelled to SHOUT IT TO THE WORLD! In this case, the mandolin world will have to suffice.
Anywho, this is my story. A few weeks ago I purchased a 1976 Ibanez 524CW from the café classifieds. I knew going into the purchase there was problems with "delamination" of the headstock. When the Ibanez arrived it was absolutely beautiful and in superb condition, except for the headstock.
It was kinda like taking the most beautiful girl in school to the prom with a giant zit on the tip of her nose. But never fear, Steve Smith at Cumberland Acoustic is here! I found out that Steve at Cumberland Acoustic not only makes the finest mandolin bridge available, he and his staff do exceptional luthier work also.
After a phone call and some emails I sent the Ibanez to Steve where he and his staff started to work their magic. Steve refinished the headstock (which was no minor task) and fit the Ibanez with a CA bridge and did a fresh set-up.
The mandolin arrived yesterday, and I opened it this morning after an acclimation period. The best words I can find to offer are: I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!
My Ibanez no longer has a giant zit on its nose, it is by far the most beautiful girl at the prom. If anyone thinks all Cumberland Acoustic is good for is a top quality bridges you are sadly mistaken. Their luthier work is top tier also.
I do not know how to attach two photos, so I will post a before the an after in the nest post. BTW-I have no financial interest in CA.
Thanks Steve,
Randy
However, there are those special times when I am so impressed by a product or service that I feel compelled to SHOUT IT TO THE WORLD! In this case, the mandolin world will have to suffice.
Anywho, this is my story. A few weeks ago I purchased a 1976 Ibanez 524CW from the café classifieds. I knew going into the purchase there was problems with "delamination" of the headstock. When the Ibanez arrived it was absolutely beautiful and in superb condition, except for the headstock.
It was kinda like taking the most beautiful girl in school to the prom with a giant zit on the tip of her nose. But never fear, Steve Smith at Cumberland Acoustic is here! I found out that Steve at Cumberland Acoustic not only makes the finest mandolin bridge available, he and his staff do exceptional luthier work also.
After a phone call and some emails I sent the Ibanez to Steve where he and his staff started to work their magic. Steve refinished the headstock (which was no minor task) and fit the Ibanez with a CA bridge and did a fresh set-up.
The mandolin arrived yesterday, and I opened it this morning after an acclimation period. The best words I can find to offer are: I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!
My Ibanez no longer has a giant zit on its nose, it is by far the most beautiful girl at the prom. If anyone thinks all Cumberland Acoustic is good for is a top quality bridges you are sadly mistaken. Their luthier work is top tier also.
I do not know how to attach two photos, so I will post a before the an after in the nest post. BTW-I have no financial interest in CA.
Thanks Steve,
Randy