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mandobuff
Nov-28-2007, 5:27pm
Last year I ordered 2 new F5 Varnished from Jim and Ryan Triggs. I got the first one in August and it is great. Last week I received #2 and it is a really special mandolin. Slab cut back,flowerpot inlay and killer tone and volume. Thanks to Jim and Ryan for 2 super mandolins. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Very nice...I really like the scroll...congrats!
Rick Smith
Nov-28-2007, 9:30pm
It's a beauty buff....congrats
Jonathan James
Nov-29-2007, 12:38am
None of my business really (and feel free to tell me so!), but out of curiousity, why did you order 2?
Mandolusional
Nov-29-2007, 1:17am
None of my business really (and feel to tell me so!), but out of curiousity, why did you order 2?
I'm curious too, if the reason is different top woods, I'd love to know what you think about the difference between them. Also, hook us up with a picture of the back if you can. Congrats on the mando!
mandobuff
Nov-29-2007, 6:14am
Guys I ordered 2 because I have a bad case of MAS. I have 2 Gibson DMMs, an Altman, a Vessel H5X Mandola and the 2 Triggs. The first Triggs has a beautiul tigeer stripe back and the #2 is one piece. Both have Red Spruce tops from wood that Jim had for 25 or 30 years. Those who can't play well collect. Below is the back of #2.Sorry for the resolution but I could not get higher resolution pics to upload.:D [B]
Jonathan James
Nov-29-2007, 6:32am
Yeah, you do have it bad. Nice collection!
troika
Nov-29-2007, 11:18am
How does your Altman compare to your other mandolins?
mandobuff
Nov-29-2007, 11:43am
The treble on the Altman is very strong but does not have as much bass punch as some of the others. Yes Mandoplucker,you and I have the same strain of the disease
neangler
Nov-29-2007, 12:19pm
Dittos
I "play" every evening, and sometimes for an hour or two in the morning—no one could practice more than I do—but you wouldn't want to hear it!!!!
So, I collect, too.
Glad to know I'm not alone.
Chris Biorkman
Nov-30-2007, 9:01am
Hey, Shayne can quit anytime he wants. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Kevin Briggs
Nov-30-2007, 9:39am
That slab back looks great!
Two DMMs? Will you hire me for whatever company you work? With that kind of loot, I'm sure your recommendation will have some sway.
What a collection... Absolutely beautiful instruments. I'm not much of a player and can't afford to collect, so I'm just sitting here with a really severe case of MAS that I can't cure. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Keep the duct tape close, my mandolin still has one more song in it.
F-5 Rose
mandobuff
Nov-30-2007, 4:05pm
Kevin, I can't hire you because I retired 6 years ago
F5GRun
Nov-30-2007, 4:17pm
Hey mandobuff nice triggs...congrats. If you ever go out of town and need a baby sitter for your collection let me know!!!
bgmando
Nov-30-2007, 8:05pm
I wish you were my next-door neighbor.
mandobuff
Nov-30-2007, 10:31pm
bg I wish you were my neighbor, you could help me break them in
Kevin, I can't hire you because I retired 6 years ago
You're killing me....
Don't tell us you live on an island paradise too!
jealbe49
Dec-04-2007, 7:26am
Mandobuff, What number is your Altman?
mandobuff
Dec-06-2007, 2:15pm
altman #23
mandobuff
Dec-06-2007, 2:15pm
not #23 #5 got others confused[B]
mandobuff
Dec-06-2007, 2:17pm
Kevin,I do live in paradise (lake martin,alabama)
Kevin Briggs
Dec-06-2007, 3:31pm
Well, how about a referral!?
jealbe49
Dec-06-2007, 7:12pm
Mandobuff, The Altmans starting around #8 or 9 have a lot more depth of tone. If you get a chance you should play one for comparison.
Skanderbeg
Dec-06-2007, 8:11pm
Very nice. You mentioned that you have a Vessel H5 mandola. I just ordered a 2Pt Oval Hole mandola from Gary. How do you like yours.
mandobuff
Dec-11-2007, 5:53am
I absolutely love the H5. Fit and finish are A+ as is the tone and volume. I have had more fun with this instrument than any mandolin. Gary builds a great instrument