Such a great discussion, on so many levels for us newbies. I enjoy learning along with others and may be one of the few non-players who is quickly acquiring MAS. Always fun to hear comparisons...
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Such a great discussion, on so many levels for us newbies. I enjoy learning along with others and may be one of the few non-players who is quickly acquiring MAS. Always fun to hear comparisons...
170043 A girl and her instrument...
I like the idea of building our own. A future project for when I get my basement workshop established... eight years of dirty 220v has me longing for some US electric. I get back next week, but...
I have a few lines on tube amps out there... sure something will come up. I was really hoping to find an old DeArmond 5T, then I saw what the sell for when they do surface. Needless to say we won't...
I am not a namer of things, but it obviously means something to her. Perhaps the "War" cutoff for being vintage has passed?
As you say 60 year old instrument is vintage to youth.
Excellent, will definitely give them a try then...
Thanks Al, will get a set for her to give a try! Strings are an easy thing to experiment with, so figure we will get a few sets and let her find her own sound. The instrument should have a cool...
Thanks, that is great input. Will drop you a PM when I get to WI in the next couple weeks about your Summit. I was worried slightly about the thin sound with the saddle and bridge setup, but to my...
My first question is what strings should I get for the next set? Preferably compatible with the DeArmond pickup, but providing a strong sound for an A-50 acoustically.
The Ray Matty built Gibson A-50 that was owned by Al Valenti has been waiting for my daughter for a couple weeks. Yesterday she arrived to her new home and quickly opened the case for a test drive. ...
Also new to A-50, which I purchased and awaiting my daughter's return to the US. I pulled the trigger on a 60s A-50 for the following reasons:
1. Electric Pickup: My son is interested in tech...
Well some feedback on the search. I received great advice, some excellent instruments were offered both publicly and privately, and got some great information from builders, luthiers, and players. ...
Have had a lot to consider and seems there are some great options out there. I have a Gibson Banjolele selling on eBay to help fund the upgrade, a buyer for her current Aria here in ZA, and will...
A different question, but what about sound and new instruments "playing in" or opening up. It seems many modern instruments come with a great voice immediately these days, are people seeing them...
Was offered a beautiful Summit A that has me researching quite a bit. They seem to be a serious instruments and this is looking like a great option as well. With most of the instruments linked in...
I have also written to Ken about a SilverAngel and will see what he comes back with. I hear great things about them...
That is less a concern if you are educated on rules. I run a NGO that combats illicit trafficking, so I know and abide by the international law. However, most of the hype around moving instruments...
After reaching out to several of the recommended builders, I am leaning towards a builder I can speak to. Quick and great response from Bruce Weber, waiting to hear from Howard Morris. Safe to say...
Do professional repairs scare people away from a nice player mandolin. There are several avail with cleat repaired cracks, peg head repairs, etc. If stable, is this a good option for a great...
Great inputs:
Certainly not afraid of vintage. However for this use I was thinking f-holes might be best over oval holes. She has a great sounding bowl back for when she wants a nice sustained...
I am expecting we will find an A body F-hole, but would not shy away from the right F-style permitting. Frankly, I prefer the A-style look but my daughter has no preference, so we are going for the...
I read the great discussion for $3000 and under mandolins, which made me think...
I am selling off several extra instruments and plan to take the proceeds and buy a used mandolin. The idea is to...
Thanks for all the inputs already, some great advice. The for sures:
1. We will buy from a reputable dealer and have any repairs completed, extra strings, etc.
2. My daughter will come with and...
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How does an A3 compare with an A4, A2, etc??? Will this be more susceptible to the conditions in Africa that others? It...
Time is on my side, I am letting the obsession begin and am very open to suggestions, prefernces, opinions. Especially seeking information on the different models of Oval As, things to avoid, why...