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Once again, not the version that I know. I'm very happy to hear/learn different versions of songs (in fact, I like that about folk music), but generally speaking, the B section in St Ann's reel as...

lol fair enough! He is not playing the melody as I know it (he's leaving out the F#, which makes a position change less practical). Worth noting that Mr Steffey still uses his pinky quite a bit.

I would love to hear someone explain how to play the B section of Big Sciota or St Ann's Reel reasonably without the pinky. As a guitarist who has taught well over a thousand people how to play (and...

Same here, would love to hear a detailed compare/contrast from someone whose spent time with both. In my discussion with Dennis at the Mandolin Store, he gave me a general explanation from his view....

Ok so I ordered the F5G...they called me today and said it is mint. I don't think I could beat a mint, 2015, Harvey signed honeyburst F5G for 4k. I will report back when I get it...maybe start a...

You should buy MY F9!

Ugh...block inlays....hate em....so close!

Did you switch from a smaller nut width? How is the neck compared to say loar spec in feel etc?

I will be selling my F9 once I get a new instrument. Can't afford to keep both. My F9 is almost perfect, if such a thing exists, its a shame the neck and my hand don't play nice. I look forward to...

Yeah I've noticed that. It's a bummer really, I see them becoming the standard in the coming years. We've already moved to 1 1/8th on most brands other than gibson. Still, its no extra work on the...

So is 4k a reasonable price for a 2015 F5G used in "excellent" condition? I am asking him to bring it down a few hundred...they seem to sell for low to mid 3k mark.

Have you considered a career in psychology? I think you're right...

I'll give them a buzz and get some comparison on the F9 and the F5G. Thank you!

Yes...thank you....if I could play them, I wouldn't be on here asking you people! lol.

I have heard quite a bit about Collings consistency. The thing is that literally everyone says that about...

I am going for a wide nut mandolin and I am definitely getting a Gibson F9, a used Gibson F5G wide nut (2016) or a Collings MF. All 3 are available at the mandolin store right now with the 1 3/16th...

Not a bad example. Even better though, is trying to use the pinkie finger on the 1st string. I have giant hands and only recently realized that the 1 1/16th nut width on my F9 is way too skinny. ...

Funny you should say that, I just got back from clifftop down in WV. A few vendors there had used mandos by Gibson, Kentucky, et al., and I compared every one of them to my gibson F9. The good news...

Brazillian Rosewood is priced so high because it is barely available due to regulation that protects the species/remaining old growth forests, AND because consumers prefer it.


By implying that...

I think it lacks a little in volume, and the E string seems a little restrained. Also, as I mentioned earlier, its a little too swimming in overtones for my taste. I want single notes to be very...

I completely understand that there are variations within wood species, builders, other factors etc etc. But generally speaking, each species of spruce have a unique tone addition to the instrument. ...

Hi! As I play and learn more about my ears preference, I find myself wanting a Adirondack red spruce top mandolin. I have played enough at this point to know how red spruce is affecting tone vs...

Jeez, I guess there's no way to know since its so close to the middle of the year, probably not Harvey though. Thanks

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Hi all! I just acquired a beautiful 2007 F-9 Gibson mandolin in vintage brown sunburst. It was used of course but is in great condition.

I am trying to figure out if it was produced under Dave...