Mann #102

[Mike Pilgrim]

Just arrived: Jonathan Mann #102 - EM4 Solid Body.

Thanks Jon for the Manndolin & the pics.

OhBoyOhBoyOhBoy!

[Mike Pilgrim]

Another.

[Clif Wayland]

He do make a fine mandolin! 'n you got two!
Clif

[Mike Pilgrim]

Full Front.

[Mike Pilgrim]

Full Back.

[JEStanek]

It sure has gotten Jazzy around here lately! Looks sweet, Michael.

Jamie

[mando.player]

Very nice Michael. My EM-5 is from the same batch. It arrived a little over a week ago. I like the scraped edge on your maple top. It's not as defined on the curly redwood. Do you notice much sonic difference between the hollow and solid EM-4s?

Here is a pic of mine.
http://www.jones-crew.com/em5-4.jpg

[Mike Pilgrim]

Hey, Charlie -

Sonic differences:

Unless I'm playing loud (like feedback loud), the hollow body's unamplified sound contributes a surprising (to me) amount to the overall sound. Conversely, the solid body's sound is entirely from the amp(s). I'm experimenting with different tone settings. The solid body also has amazing sustain. I'm learning how to control it. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Hope you're enjoying your EM-5.

[mando.player]

Love the EM-5. I came to the same conclusion on the hollow body tone. I just didn't have a solid body EM-5 to confirm it. I'd describe it as semi-sweet and organic. The amp I have (Peavey Royal 8 5watt) is pretty clean as far as tube amps go and it does a nice job of delivering the tone.

[Ken Olmstead]

My test drive yielded the same conclusion about the Mann semi-hollow sound, its a big plus in my book!! SWEET mando Michael! Congradulations!!

[chasray]

Instead of starting a new thread, I thought it best to just add to this one. I wanted to show a couple of Mann EM's. The EM-8 is #36 born in Feb of 2006. The EM-4 is #66 born in Feb of 07. I guess they're cousins?

[chasray]

I don't bother with the tailpiece cover on the EM-8 anymore. Just keep it in the case :)

[ronalr]

Congratulations Michael...that is a beauty...do you have any pictures of Mann #103 Two-Point Flatback Acoustic (2008)
I would love to see yours...I have one that Jon has just started for me.
thanks

[UnityGain]

Instead of starting a new thread, I thought it best to just add to this one. I wanted to show a couple of Mann EM's. The EM-8 is #36 born in Feb of 2006. The EM-4 is #66 born in Feb of 07. I guess they're cousins?

Charley man, thats not nice. I should not have been allowed to see that. Its way prettier than I imagined it was...

-Ben from NY

(its all good though, our bass player just left so I'm going back to bass for a little while so I'm not lusting as bad as I used to, sorta...)

[chasray]

Ben, I didn't mean to do that to you...

Ice storm in W KY has cut me off from the real world...no electricity, no cell phone, no internet.
But I've been pickin and strummin in the dark (mando content)

I'm in Nashville today. A hot shower is a good thing. So is electricity.

[Mike Pilgrim]

Congratulations Michael...that is a beauty...do you have any pictures of Mann #103 Two-Point Flatback Acoustic (2008)
I would love to see yours...I have one that Jon has just started for me.
thanks

Mann #103

[ronalr]

Mann #103


Thanks Michael, that is a beauty...I just got some of the beginning photos of mine starting...can't wait..but waiting and watching is half the fun I think.
here is one
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/ronalr/DSC00077.jpg

[drooartz]

Michael -- so how does the 2-point flat back sound? I'm seriously considering one (or possibly one of Mann's A style). Loud enough? Tone qualities?

[rekx]

I would also like to hear a review of the flatback.

[chasray]

you can find a sound sample and review link for the flatback on jonathan mann's website
http://www.manndolins.com/Clips%20and%20links.htm

[mcasey]

Here is my new solid body Mann, should be here on Thursday. I cannot wait to put my hands on that thing, it should keep me busy for a while

[chasray]

be sure to give us a full report :)

[crazymandolinist]

Emandos are SO COOL!