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tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 3:24pm
I received my new Morris A5 yesterday. This truly a great mandolin. I had read all the posts about Mr. Morris and his mandolin's before I pulled the string so I thought I had some idea of what to expect. I didn't. It is by far the one of the best sounding A5's for it's age, I have played (regardless of price) and I have played quite a few. With no binding and just a stiffing rod in the neck, it is simple in design and appointments. The tone is clear and warm with lots of sustain. It still sounds a little tight but has an amazing amount of bark that reminds me of a short burst of a loud train whistle in the A and B range.
I will try to post some sound clips soon. Here are some pictures.
tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 3:25pm
Top Close
tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 3:26pm
Back
tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 3:27pm
Side
tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 3:27pm
Headstock
tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 3:28pm
Last one - Neck joint
picksnbits
Jul-26-2007, 4:18pm
Nice axe man, congrats!!
Will it be in Franklin this weekend (Bluegrass Along the Harpeth)?
tnpathfinder
Jul-26-2007, 4:20pm
Likely. Thanks
tnpathfinder
Jan-28-2008, 11:24am
Finally got around to posting a sound clip.
Morris A5 (http://www.highlandrimbluegrass.com/tunes/I'll_Fly_Away.mp3)
mandolooter
Jan-28-2008, 12:11pm
looks good...sounds good...what more could ya need! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
billhay4
Jan-28-2008, 1:32pm
Nice sounding and looking instrument.
Bill
John Hill
Jan-28-2008, 1:53pm
Sounds like the mando came with the "dry, woody growl" pre-installed. Nice.
Bill Snyder
Jan-28-2008, 5:09pm
Sounds good, nice job of playing as well.
Mark Walker
Jan-28-2008, 5:35pm
Ditto the other posters - looks and sounds great! Congrats. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
tnpathfinder
Jan-28-2008, 6:01pm
Thanks Guys! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm tickled with her.
Spruce
Jan-28-2008, 6:32pm
I've got a Morris with a Douglas Fir top, and I think it's one of the mando world's great bargains....
Sounds and plays great...
steve V. johnson
Jan-28-2008, 9:26pm
Wow, that's really handsome! #Thanks for the clip, too, nice playing!
I've watched Morrises for a while, this is the best one I've seen.
Congrats and enjoy,
stv
tnpathfinder
Jan-28-2008, 9:51pm
I agree completely Spruce. BTW...I love your take on Evening Prayer Blues. (Shh...don't tell!)