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johnmarkva
Feb-27-2011, 3:54pm
Finally took some pictures of my new friend! It's a 2006 I bought at Cotten's in Nashville. Sounds as sweet as it looks...
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Mike Bunting
Feb-27-2011, 4:32pm
Aren't they nice. What woods am I seeing?
George R. Lane
Feb-27-2011, 4:55pm
Is that a Weber Brekke bridge?
Don Grieser
Feb-27-2011, 5:57pm
I love the wood bindings and the whole vibe of the instrument just says "quality."
ptritz
Feb-27-2011, 6:05pm
Is that a Weber Brekke bridge?
Peter Coombe has posted previously about ideas he's developed for modifying the Brekke bridge. As I recall, his modifications involve some drilling and hollowing to reduce the mass of the bridge. From the photo, the bridge does look very much like a Brekke with some holes added.
Ed Goist
Feb-27-2011, 6:30pm
Congratulations John, beautiful mandolin.
Outstanding attention to detail, and I agree with Don about the wood binding. Very nice indeed.
johnmarkva
Feb-27-2011, 6:45pm
Here is the description Mike.
Coombe A-5 (2006, #102, NM) [Peter Coombe, Australia] Tasmanian Myrtlewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Maple neck; Rock Maple binding on the body; Ebony fretboard with Paua inlay; modified Brekke bridge; Maple pickguard bound in Ebony; Ebony peghead overlay with Coombe logo in Abalone; gold Schaller tuning machines with Gidgee knobs; gold James tailpiece; oil varnish that has been French polished.
johnmarkva
Feb-27-2011, 6:48pm
Here is a video to check out how it sounds: http://vimeo.com/20447824
Forgive the slow play and missed notes. I was mainly interested in the video and audio quality. I've been a photographer and videographer a lot longer than a mandolin player. I describe the process in the comments at Vimeo.
JEStanek
Feb-27-2011, 6:58pm
Peter makes lovely mandolins and you sure got one. That video looks great. The mandolin sounds quite nice as well.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy!
Jamie
billhay4
Feb-27-2011, 7:28pm
Nice!
Bill
Fstpicker
Feb-28-2011, 12:01am
Here is a video to check out how it sounds: http://vimeo.com/20447824
Forgive the slow play and missed notes. I was mainly interested in the video and audio quality. I've been a photographer and videographer a lot longer than a mandolin player. I describe the process in the comments at Vimeo.
Well done. I like to hear a song played at "normal" speed...the speed that most of us beginners can play it at. Love the tone of your mandolin!
Jeff
Cool video! I really like the look and tone of Peter's mandolins, yours included. :)
Skip Kelley
Feb-28-2011, 7:35am
I love Peters work! That Tasmanian Myrtlewood is so cool!
Clear, crisp tone, and looks sparkling. Enjoy playing it.
jasona
Feb-28-2011, 9:52am
Great sound and video quality. Super tone out of that mandolin; enjoy playing it for years to come!
johnmarkva
Feb-28-2011, 11:07am
Thanks Jeff. My mantra right now is to play slow enough to at least get most of the notes clear and clean and stay in time. This wasn't perfect, but it reflects where I'm at. It is encouraging to have a nice instrument that when you do get it right really rewards the effort!