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cayuga red
Jun-16-2015, 1:24pm
Andy has built several new "Scout" mandolins, his take on the old Army-Navy model. This one features ebony back and sides, engelman spuce top, James tailpiece, Waverly tuners. Here's a video link from his website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61eaGvSJP4k
tkdboyd
Jun-16-2015, 1:49pm
Wow...sounds great and the looks are absolutely stunning.
sgarrity
Jun-16-2015, 2:27pm
Well that's beautiful! Lots of volume and tone from a flattop.
Atlanta Mando Mike
Jun-16-2015, 2:40pm
Goodness, your tone in fantastic!!
Eric F.
Jun-16-2015, 3:26pm
That is one fine-sounding mandolin. Not too shabby-looking, too.
Dick Hutchings
Jun-16-2015, 3:33pm
I never wood have expected that kind of tone from this mandolin. Awesome.
Glassweb
Jun-16-2015, 3:55pm
"The proof is in the pickin"...
billhay4
Jun-16-2015, 4:28pm
Nice looking and sounding mandolin.
Bill
fscotte
Jun-16-2015, 8:40pm
What song is that I want to learn it.
Grommet
Jun-17-2015, 1:45am
That is one sweet mandolin, and brilliantly played by Mr R. Nathan as well.
Scott
Dick Hutchings
Jun-17-2015, 5:54am
That is one sweet mandolin, and brilliantly played by Mr R. Nathan as well.
Scott
+1
Dick Hutchings
Jun-17-2015, 5:56am
I never wood have expected that kind of tone from this mandolin. Awesome.
I never wood??? Must have been thinking about building mandolins.
cayuga red
Jun-17-2015, 6:25am
Nathan Redelphs is a friend of Andy Poe. In addition to his youtube recording of the ebony mandolin, Nathan can be seen playing two other Scouts, both featuring non-traditional mandolin woods.
Impressive in looks and sound, what's not to like!
Perilous Deep
Jun-17-2015, 9:44am
What song is that I want to learn it.
Beautiful tone and performance of Thile's Jessamyn's Reel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88q9syere0Q
cayuga red
Jun-17-2015, 10:25am
Andy Poe just sent me another video of Nathan playing the same Scout mandolin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys9gQDNOHKU&feature=youtu.be
I find this recording at least as impressive as the first.
GarY Nava
Jun-17-2015, 10:40am
Really nice mandolin and great videos- like the ebony pick-guard.
Cheers Gary
fscotte
Jun-17-2015, 2:03pm
Beautiful tone and performance of Thile's Jessamyn's Reel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88q9syere0Q
WOWZERS!
Based on the two videos, the tone of the Poe makes this Loar sound thin... :confused:
Mandoborg
Jun-17-2015, 3:57pm
Does Andrew still build traditional A and F models ?? I remember a few years back his postings here were drool worthy !! The workmanship was just entirely too clean !!!
Jim
michaeljking
Jun-18-2015, 3:25am
The tune played after 24 seconds intro by Nathan Redelfs on on the Scout Mandolin #60 2 video is "Tam Linn" also known as the "Glasgow reel" composed by Davey Arthur
cayuga red
Jun-18-2015, 11:48am
You commented on Andy's workmanship. Here are some photos of the build process of the ebony Scout. There are also a few shots of the woods used for the two others that were part of the group.
Bill Snyder
Jun-18-2015, 7:26pm
That is absolutely stellar.
JeffD
Jun-22-2015, 10:43am
I am becoming a real fan of these mandolins. Wow.
jclover
Jun-22-2015, 12:44pm
Congrats cayuga red, that is an excellent example of Andy Poe's work. As the proud owner of Scout #53 (Redwood/Rosewood) I fully appreciate the high level of craftsmanship, beauty and tone. These are great mandolins!
NateRed88
Oct-15-2015, 12:34pm
Nice mando, cayuga. It was great getting to record those videos on it. Such a gorgeous instrument!
choctaw61
Oct-15-2015, 1:11pm
That is one sweet sounding mandolin!!! What's not to like? Poe;Scout huh,sweeeet!
cayuga red
Oct-18-2015, 10:15am
Nice mando, cayuga. It was great getting to record those videos on it. Such a gorgeous instrument!
Nathan - Your playing does the instrument justice. Typical responses I've received are:
1) I didn't know a flat top could sound that good; 2) Who knew a mandolin made with ebony back and sides could sound that good.
Andy Poe has perfected the flat top model. His A and F styles are also top tier instruments.
Thanks again. Red
jim simpson
Oct-18-2015, 4:43pm
Isn't it time for a separate "Show your Poe" thread? I'd contribute.
pheffernan
Oct-18-2015, 8:56pm
Andy Poe has perfected the flat top model.
'Twas this thread that finally convinced me to get on the waiting list for one of Andy's Scouts. I have long been a fan of the flattop and think that Andy makes the finest looking and sounding Army-Navy mandolin going.
Ron McMillan
Oct-19-2015, 3:49am
'Twas this thread that finally convinced me to get on the waiting list for one of Andy's Scouts. I have long been a fan of the flattop and think that Andy makes the finest looking and sounding Army-Navy mandolin going.
I understand completely. I don't think I've seen a more visually perfect A4 than Andy's #27 (see excellent photos in his gallery (http://www.poestrings.com/instruments.html)).
ron
pheffernan
Oct-19-2015, 5:01am
I understand completely. I don't think I've seen a more visually perfect A4 than Andy's #27 (see excellent photos in his gallery (http://www.poestrings.com/instruments.html)).
I'm hoping that Mike Black has me covered on the carved oval front...
139821
Ron McMillan
Oct-19-2015, 10:50am
I'm hoping that Mike Black has me covered on the carved oval front...
139821
I think that's a safe bet. Mike's A4s are among the nicest on the market, too.
snowplower
Oct-31-2015, 11:35pm
Pretty tone and look. I dig it!
Joey Anchors
Jul-16-2019, 3:49pm
This is an old thread.. but I’m looking for the person who owns the black top Poe Scput.
pheffernan
Jul-16-2019, 3:59pm
This is an old thread.. but I’m looking for the person who owns the black top Poe Scput.
Unless it has been sold subsequently without my knowledge, I think it’s pretty clear from this thread that the answer is cayuga red.
Joey Anchors
Jul-16-2019, 4:13pm
Unless it has been sold subsequently without my knowledge, I think it’s pretty clear from this thread that the answer is cayuga red.
pheffernan That’s what I originally thought and just wanted to check.