Re: Jamie Wiens Mandolins
There's been a lot of water under the Wiens bridge. A search of the forum would get your started. Former owner here.
Re: Jamie Wiens Mandolins
Yes...
Would you be willing to share your thoughts on your particular mandolin by chance Shaun? It would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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While you're waiting for an answer here is every thread on the Cafe with the word "Weins" in it.
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I'll also note for anyone unaware that the Mandolin Archive has a Wiens section.
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Thank you very much, Mike.
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I remember thinking that Dan B's Wiens was one of the finest F5's i had ever heard. And, today i see Dan is selling perhaps the most lovely Gibson F4's i have seen. What a great musician as well.
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Old Growth
In May, I enjoyed a "bucket list" vacation in Nashville. A dream come true. It was just me alone for 7 mando filled days in Music City. Along my way, I enjoyed playing many fine instruments. One of my very favorite mandos was a Wiens F5 with a Virzi tone producer. Full disclosure...I assumed it would hinder the mandolin, it didn't appear to at all.
My interest in posting here is to inquire about others "musical experiences" with Wiens mandolins. It would be especially interesting to hear from Wiens owners. Thank you.
I know the owner of this said Wiens with Virzi and if it doesn't sell as its on consignment I believe oh yes I believe I'll be getting her in a trade of sorts! I really would like this as I have other Virzi mandolins and love what they do! The owner tried to get it last week but Carters wouldn't break contract so he has a bit to go before he can get it-OH how I don't want it to sell so I get a crack at it! I'm sure its awesome so good possibility it will be sold?
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I owned Wiens number 40 and man oh man do I wish I still owned that mandolin. It felt like Loar closet classic...
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I recall reading all the tough stories about Jamie from back in the day, but I've recently seen some really uplifting pictures and a few positive posts about him. People change and take turns for the better. I may be in the dark here, but it seems to me Jamie has turned the corner, which is awesome for the mandolin world. My take is check him out for yourself and make your decision that way.
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William Smith
I know the owner of this said Wiens with Virzi and if it doesn't sell as its on consignment I believe oh yes I believe I'll be getting her in a trade of sorts! I really would like this as I have other Virzi mandolins and love what they do! The owner tried to get it last week but Carters wouldn't break contract so he has a bit to go before he can get it-OH how I don't want it to sell so I get a crack at it! I'm sure its awesome so good possibility it will be sold?
I played that Wiens w/ virzi several weeks ago while in Nashville. It sounded very nice and played well. Not a banjo killer, but very nice full sound.
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Phil...i had a similar take on the Wiens the first two days I played it. By the third day in a row of playing it my opinion changed. It seemed like it had come to life. Just my .02
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The two I've had in my hands sounded, played, and looked terrific, and both were relatively fresh off the bench. Great instruments. Neither had Virzis.
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I have #41 and think it's really great. Very balanced across the strings (and up/down the neck) with plenty of volume. Fit and finish is as good as it gets.
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Is it still at Carter's? Don't see it listed anymore?
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I had #26 for a few months. Sold it soon after getting it. Beautiful mandolin and great fit and finish. My two issues with it....the tone just wasn't there. Way too thin sounding for me. And the neck was huge. For the second coming of Lloyd Loar, the neck wasn't even close. It's new owner seemed to love it though. So What do I know? Tom Rozum had one at the same time that was a much better mandolin.
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jak
is it still at carter's? Don't see it listed anymore?
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooo!
Re: Jamie Wiens Mandolins
Glad you got it William, enjoy the euphoria....
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JAK
Glad you got it William, enjoy the euphoria....
I didn't get it? Not that I know of anyway unless the consigner picked it up but I don't think so?
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Thought you had it William since it's not at Carter's. So where is it?
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JAK
Thought you had it William since it's not at Carter's. So where is it?
Not sure I asked the consigner if it sold-he don't think so so maybe he was able to pull it? Don't know till he gets back with me as I'm promised it for some goods I have? We'll see?
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OK, enjoy the hunt William! IMHO it's 50/50 with actually owning it.
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I owned SN #41 prior to djweiss acquiring it (I think?). I purchased directly from Jamie, fantastic experience overall. I really enjoyed the mandolin, impeccable fit/finish and the craftsmanship is first-rate. I will echo what Shaun said; mine was quite thin in the trebles at first. I owned it for a while, though, and it certainly 'came to life' after months of playing. Again, as Shaun mentioned, the neck was ultimately what drove me to sell. Larger, round profiles work for some but not for me. Glad to hear djweiss is still enjoying it!
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No Wiens for me-deal fell through, that is fine though.
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I own Wiens #35; you can see it in the Mandolin Archive Wiens section and my comments in the thread that Mike Edgerton linked. Absolutely terrific sounding on lows and highs and everything in between. Beautiful in every detail of design, carving, and finish. My experience with Jamie throughout the ordering and building process was excellent.