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  1. Re: What are some of the best Mandolins that you all have played?

    My Heiden A5 is my favorite. A friend’s Nugget A5. Don’s Heiden is a beast. Compton’s Gilchrist F4. Berline’s Loar. A Gilchrist F5 Classical at Carter’s.
  2. Re: the gibson master model 2001 signed by danny roberts

    Blondie was a Fern, the only blonde x-braced MM.
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    Re: A Style “Holy Grail?

    Polymandorous, if you will…..:mandosmiley::grin:
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    Re: A Style “Holy Grail?

    There is a single Loar signed A-style, the Griffith A5. Outside of that it's A-styles made by the best builders of today.....Heiden, Nugget, Gilchrist, Monteleone, Dudenbostel, Kimble, Ellis, etc. ...
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    Re: Flat top for blues?

    Not "real" blues but I think it sounds great on a flattop! :mandosmiley:

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    Re: Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe!

    I've learned so much and made friends around the world thanks to this site. Thank you Scott!!
  7. Re: Heiden's....the most expensive modern mandolin builder?

    Here it is with a mandola I had built. Sold it to a friend of mine. Should have kept that one!
  8. Re: Heiden's....the most expensive modern mandolin builder?

    One piece Englemann top and one piece red maple back
  9. Re: Heiden's....the most expensive modern mandolin builder?

    I have an Artist A5 and it was I think $7,200 in 2006. I got it for $6,600 in 2007. They're expensive because they're worth it! :mandosmiley:
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    Re: Heiden A-5 Deluxe vs. Collings MF5-V

    Ive owned both and my Heiden won out. Had it for 16 years now. So much more depth and nuance to the tone. You can drive it hard or play it or play it soft and sweet and it does both perfectly. ...
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    Re: Compton playing my Heiden A5

    Don is a man of simple taste. Only the best will do! :mandosmiley::grin:
  12. Re: Article: Northfield Announces New A5 Oval Hole Model

    That design is not at all attractive to me. The sound hole placement is hideous!
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    Re: RIP Alan Niederland

    Was looking back through some old emails and realized Alan sent me the strap I use on my F5. Not to mention all of the tab, stories, and opinions we shared over the years. This funny little 8...
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    Re: Trip to Ireland in April

    Jill…..thank you, thank you, thank you! That is wonderful info that I’m sure will make our trip even more enjoyable. :mandosmiley:
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    Trip to Ireland in April

    After years of thinking about going we’re finally making it happen! Thinking roughly April 15th to 23rd, give or take a few days on either end. Flying in to Dublin. Will hire a car to drive the...
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    Re: Mandolin Cafe Member Bogle Has Passed Away

    I remember his posts and him being a Brentrup fan as well. Sincere condolences to Cheryl and the rest of his friends and family.
  17. Re: Carter Vintage Guitars is now Carter Vintage Exchange

    I wish the Carters nothing but the best. I've spent time with both of them and they're just wonderful people!

    However, I'm not a fan of the direction all of this is going. Venture capital rarely...
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    Re: Girouard Griffith Tribute A5

    How clever of them! Same tune that Grisman played on the original A5 on Tone Poems. There’s your moment of mandolin geekdom for the day! :grin:

    Nice sounding mandolin. Love to get to play one...
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    Re: Girouard A4 build thread.

    That's stunning!!
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    Re: Temperature and Outdoor Gigs

    Instruments are made to be played. Take the one you like the best and Play it!

    PS -- Monroe's Loar is 99 years old today. Played in every weather situation possible for 50+ years! :mandosmiley:
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    Re: Monroe Style Mandolin Question

    You want approximately a right angle in your picking arm so that your arm/hand is parallel to the strings. This also means your mandolin neck should be parallel-ish with the ground. This lessens...
  22. Re: Holding on to your personal Holy Grail mandolin

    I’ve had my Heiden A5 for about 14 years now. Many others have come and gone but it has stood the test of time.
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    Re: Waterloo No mandolins?!

    Glad I got one of them. It's a seriously good flattop!
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    Re: Rubner and Kimble

    Perfect match!!
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    Re: Breaking into Mandola...by mandolin?

    From a former mandola owner.....Get a good ff-hole mandolin and a good guitar. Everything after that is BS. You're welcome! :)) :mandosmiley:
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