Nice pair of ovals

[Jim Roberts]

Here's a few pictures of a coupla oval hole mandolins I am currently playing. #The oval hole mandolin is a stellar Brentup 21V with a German Spruce top that is the best sounding oval hole mandolin I've ever played. #Tone and volume to die for and the open GG strings ring on forever. #Nice "tubby" and "old-timey" sound and the custom unvarnished neck plays with ease. #The big brother to the Brentrup is a Trillium Octave with a 22.5" scale. #This instrument is sweet as can be and LOUD. #It has a California Redwood top with Claro Walnut back and sides and the redwood top is remarkable insofar as tone is concerned. #If you are looking for an octave and haven't played one of Bob Abrams mandolins you need to get in touch with him.

Life is good!

[Jim Roberts]

Photo No. 1

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No. 2

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No. 3 (Trillium headstock)

[Jim Roberts]

and of course, Mabel, my 11 week old pooch who is putting up with hearing me try to master a difficult (at least for me) arrangement of "Over the Rainbow"!

[Bill James]

Wow! A new Brentrup, a new Trillium Octave, and a new Chocolate Lab! That should keep you busy for a while!

Three excellent choices!

[mandolooter]

wow! that Trillium is sweet! as is da udder one!