DrMusic08
Apr-01-2015, 5:21am
Does anyone have this mandolin? Do you like it? I just bought one.
Gelsenbury
Apr-01-2015, 5:27am
I don't own one, but I played a Gretsch New Yorker at a music shop just a few days ago. It seemed to be a nice mandolin, with an attractive matt finish, good tone, and very good playability. Of course, these things are subjective. I have narrow fingers, so the relatively narrow neck on the New Yorker is an advantage for me but would be a disadvantage for others.
I seriously considered buying it, but I have played another mandolin at another shop, which I like even better. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Have fun!
DrMusic08
Apr-01-2015, 5:47am
Thank you for your comments. I have been looking for a while. I like the tone of the Gretchen. It is very warm. I think that has to do with the solid body.
Petrus
Apr-05-2015, 4:45pm
Yep got the mahogany one. It's easy to play and has a decent sound. Great value for the price.
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Petrus
Apr-05-2015, 10:34pm
Actually I recently fitted it with an antler saddle bridge. Not sure if it makes a difference in the sound but it looks good.
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