Golden Age Instruments

[goose 2]

Just a snapshopt of my collection of "New Golden Age" instruments. I really believe that these instruments and others from our present era are equal in quality, craftsmanship, and tone to those of the 1920s- 30s. What a great time it is to be an acoustic musician and I want to salute all the different modern luthiers! I believe that ya'll are instrumental (pun intended) in preserving traditional American music by giving us great instruments to play. Obviously there are not enough Loars and 'Bones to go around for all but it doesn't matter! We've got you guys building us great instruments on which to play great music. So hats off and a good 'ol Hee Haw SAAALUTE to all.

Pictured are:

1. Martin D-18 Authentic, 2006
2. Ome Bright Angel (12 inch pot), 2008
3. Gibson DMM, 2003


Its tough to decide which one to play! (the mandolin usually wins)

[Mike Bunting]

I've had a look at a couple of those D-18 A's and they are pretty special.

[goose 2]

They really are. I got this one about 5 years ago from my picking buddy. He sold it to me to buy a 1940 D-18. Mine has had a lot of playing time and sounds so good. Very hard to tell it from a vintage D-18 tone wise now that it is well played in.

[Chip Booth]

Yep, those D18As have been really good across the board in my experience. That's a great collection. I play a custom Ome Flora, 12" with the silverspun tone ring like yours, and love it.

[sgarrity]

That's a good looking trio!

[John Duncan]

I really believe that these instruments and others from our present era are equal in quality, craftsmanship, and tone to those of the 1920s- 30s.

I couldn't agree more!

[JeffD]

That is a wonderful picture, with the rocking chair in the background.

[goose 2]

Chip I played a 12 inch Flora that Tanya had at the Ome booth this year at Winfield. I loved everything about it from the scale to the antique hardware, wider neck, and amazing tone. I'd like to own that banjo!