Thank you so much Scott! I am one of the lucky winners. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful resource here with the mandolin café. I enjoy this site so much.
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Thank you so much Scott! I am one of the lucky winners. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful resource here with the mandolin café. I enjoy this site so much.
**** And thank you to...
Congratulations on the new mando. I really liked the sound of this one. The more I look at the color the more I like it.
I actually don't remember playing that one. I played the blacktop oval hole which sounded nice.
I didn't think of it like that but yes that is a monumental amount of work. He is incredibly driven and is so passionate about his work. I got to pick with him and Dan Voight and Jonathan McClanahan...
He was over here last November with the last batch. He takes a few months off before he starts the next batch. That is understandable considering the amount of work he puts in for each batch. He...
It is a great mandolin! You will never forget once you try a garlic milkshake :))
Marc
I was very impressed with it! Stout as a garlic milkshake. I believe it is x braced but had a really good mid range to it. Reminded me of the tone bar middy sound with a nice low end to it also.
I checked out all the new Gilchrist's in person yesterday evening. They are all very powerful with their own voice. There were a few I did not touch as requested by owner's. Steve Gilchrist is...
I couldn't agree more! Jesse is indeed a brilliant musician, and really happy to see them with my old bandmates.
Dan is an extremely talented builder. I have gotten him to do some set up and repair work for me too. I highly recommend him. He is very passionate about his work and that shows here with the look...
Hey Alan! Yes sir the E string is killer. Love the tone! It is a pretty remarkable instrument. Boy I wish it were mine!!! Makes you play things you don't normally play.
Howdy Alan! Well I picked on it Tuesday night at Carter's. Knocked my socks off. Have played maybe 15-20 loars in my lifetime. I believe this one takes the cake. Tuned between a C# and D...