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Just finished setting up this mandolin. It had a redwood top from brother Ken’s stash and koa back, sides and neck. I’m really happy with this sound. Nice trebles, strong mid-range and strong bass....

I am impressed with Howard Morris’ mandolins in this price range you asked about. Also, Eastman and Kentucky have excellent options.

No confusion here after decades of photographic studies of Bill's two prewar D28 guitars. The first one bought used around 1940 was a mid 30's D28 Martin. It was used by all the Boys up until late...

Thanks fella’s. I feel I’m the one that’s blessed. I’m so thankful you are enjoying your mandolins.:mandosmiley:

I received sampler #2 a few days ago, and have been playing with them. Turns out I had gotten #2 a while ago - long enough ago that I thought I had #1. I recognized my labeling of the ziplock bags,...

I contacted Allen Goin with BlueChip picks today to see if he had any other recommendations besides the two CT55s that remain in each sampler. Fingers crossed.

I’ll be in contact with all the...

Good morning all you wonderful pickers! This will be my last update on the MC Pick Sampler lists because as I've stated multiple times in recent posts, the day both samplers have shipped is the day...

Keeping this thing organized and going is a big (and complicated) deal. Chris did a great job.

Updated tracking from usps shows today is now the day.

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I will wait another day to get an address from NotReadyForProd (there wasn't one in their original DM) for Sampler #2. If I don't...

Thanks to all for the patience I forced upon you, but at least the interminable wait is over! Both pick samplers have been checked and are ready to ship out. I've seen a dozen attempts by various...

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When: 3 p.m. PDT Sunday, Aug. 14
Live: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 S.W. Vermont St., Portland
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My mandolin from Avenue Guitars arrived today!

I play guitar, but this will be an entirely new journey. It's beautiful, and although I have nothing to compare it to, I believe it will sound very...

charlie and Capt. Kirk, I did go for it. It should be here on Friday afternoon. James from TMS returned my inquiry straight away before the store opened. He sent me some additional pics, a link to a...

I can't tell you how many times Ive typed 'turkey creek' into the classifieds search only to find nothing. I finally found one for sale locally well within my budget.

And as of today, I am the...

If they are built by “the” Vern Bryant, you’d be wise to buy them all. Everyone I’ve ever seen and heard was a killer Loar sounding mandolin.

Ex guitar player so I’d had some experience, but saw someone playing at a festival and thought “I should try that “. Started innocently but my first instrument was a 1916 Gibson A. Rang like a...

A pre-owned Nugget A-5 Deluxe fell into my lap 2 months after my wife died. A very emotional acquisition, because she had OK'd a Nugget purchase and I was on the prowl for months before she became...

After exhaustive online prowling, I settled on the Kentucky KM-1000B. Boy howdy!
Now I just have to prove myself worthy of this quality instrument!
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After starting Mandolin, a couple of months ago, I could never get a blacktop Mando out of my head as something I would really love to have. Same with a Pava just. For some reason that just seemed...

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.

My keeper—-Henderson #108, built for me in 2008

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My Heiden Heritage Model F-5 #107 is one of around 20 in existence and the most beautiful mandolin I have ever seen. It took years of searching, and playing dozens of mandolins costing from a few...

Wishing you a most Happy Birthday Frank... and many more!

One of the most brilliant, creative and "natural" musicians I have ever heard in my life...

Frank showed us all "how the cat got the...

I had some correspondence with Paul back in May-June 2021. My Artist F5 was starting to have issues with the celluloid blocks on the points disintegrating. At first it looked like crazing in the...

I received mine today and so far I really like it! Doug provided great customer service!

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