Together Again

[frankenstein]

I'd like to thank Danny Bishop and Tom Ellis and crew for this... 2009 IBMA display mandolin.. Not the best pics but i'd rather play it than photograph it..

[frankenstein]

Now together again with it's other IBMA partner.. For those who'd care to know my opinion is that the A has a more immediate tone and the F has a hint of distance in the tone.. I'm talking subtle degrees here, similar but slightly different.. Absolutely fabulous instruments in every way.. :mandosmiley:

[grassrootphilosopher]

It looks good. So you like to play it more than to take pictures of it? I understand that. How about you post a soundclip? I´d like that.

[frankenstein]

Well, that was putting lipstick on a pig..

[Dale Ludewig]

That's funny. I don't know your playing but was talking with Tom a couple days ago and this reunion was discussed.
Congratulations. I'm sure they're happy to back with each other!
:)

[F-2 Dave]

Two beauties. I'm not really a big F5 guy, but that Ellis F is one of the prettiest things I've ever seen. Gorgeous torch and wire too.

[MandoNicity]

That back plate wood is amazing!

JR

[jim_n_virginia]

WOW! the back on the F-5 is BEAUTIFUL! I think I see an image in it! LOL!

[frankenstein]

Yes ! The F-5 is one of the most stunning looking instruments i've ever seen and it sounds FANTASTIC as does the A-5.. Thanks for the positive feedback, my opinions may be annoying but my choices are mine..I like everyones different thoughts on mandolins.. You CAN hear the difference in a high end mandolin especially while recording, they cut through without a shrill tone and sit in there own own musical space without getting lost in the abundance of sound.. Heres a few more pics with my Grandpa's old violin which i guess started my interest in mandolins in the first place.. be well.:cool:

[frankenstein]

Here ya go Olaf, in "D' the tail end of a tune i'm working on. Mandolin is just a bit of fill, no pick just fingers. not bad considering it's just a year old..

[grassrootphilosopher]

frankenstein,

nice of you to post a soundclip. And as far as I could hear, your mandolin sounds really nice. I had to strain my ears to single out the mando in the mix and blend out the reverb etc. in my mind a bit.

[frankenstein]

Did you single out my dog squeezing her ball in the background as well ? Try headphones..

[JEStanek]

I thought that sqeek at 1:00-1:01 was just more creative precussion. It played to good effect. ;) The mandolin does sound nice and sure looks good.

Jamie