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Looks incredible!!

Just came across this article today. I’m fascinated by the instrument building process (and I’m a proud Sorensen FX owner), so the article had everything I was looking for. Congratulations, Steve!

Whoa!

I’m not in Kentucky—saw it in California though. 164535

Sorensens are everywhere!

Are these getting hot rod paint too?

Yeah! #teamfx

My FX (the one with the shark) has been with me for just over two months now. It has a Sitka top and sycamore back/sides. Tonally I love how the low and low mids ring out. You can really feel how...

Yep, that’s why I sold mine. I was confident the buyer would get something he loved. And he did!

I had the opposite experience with the Waverlys on my new Sorensen mandolin. The tuning stability seems great! I came from a Collings MF with the Golden Age tuners that were pretty good but not...

Yep, I wanted a blue mandolin so I got a 615 that was listed as a “demo” for a lot less money than a new one. Dealer disclosed finish issues around the scroll and there definitely are. It doesn’t...

I know it’s hypothetical, but in reality, none of this is going to happen because the market isn’t there. Lots of people won’t even consider buying something that isn’t painted a certain color. I...

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I have a Pava blacktop too! It’s the lowest-end Satin model but it is a very nice instrument.

Thanks everyone! Yeah, I like the choice of the S holes too, kinda piscine. Maybe like remoras!

I’ve only had the mandolin for a week, and I had to leave for the weekend, but I really love the...

In Danny’s case, I think the particular instrument is probably a small part of the equation. His playing is just so fluid and efficient; he could make anything sound good. But I was definitely...

Haha! I am aware, but I’ve almost never observed the problem of drawings with too many gills—they usually seem to have two or three. It irks me just thinking about it!

Hey guys,
Longtime lurker here. I’m a Southern California picker of average ability who came back to mandolins a few years ago, after a long absence during which I mostly played electric bass....

I think it looks cool!

How does this contribute to “Appreciation for the Cafe”? I just sold a Collings MF and a Weber Gallatin F octave, both far below average used value. I took a bit of a financial hit on both, but...

If the Eastman is from the Mandolin Store, the Pro Setup is worth it. They know their stuff and after spending thousands of dollars there, I trust them to get it right.

Recently sold two instruments to possibly two of the nicest people on the planet. Gladly chipped in donations after each sale because I wouldn’t have made those connections without the Cafe. What a...