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Here are few shots of the three cases I have. A Price fiberglass, Hoffee Carbon Fiber and Austin Calton Fiberglas. Surprisingly, the Calton is not that much smaller than the others, just more shaped...

I think it sounds better than it looks and that's saying something. Tom builds great mandolins and this one is on another level. The sound seems to jump off the top like nothing I've ever played...

Here is the Ellis F5 Reserve with my Holst C5 and Ellis A5.158462158463

I'm still getting to know this new toy but my first impression is that it's loud, has sustain for days, warm full notes, even across the fretboard, and the easiest playing mandolin I've ever had in...

The F5 Reserve was supposed to be delivered today but got delayed. I should get it tomorrow. My wife told me happy anniversary and happy birthday even though both of those are later this summer. I'll...

And My Holst C5 and Everett E5

Here's my Ellis A5 Deluxe

Here's my Holst C5 with semi colon sound holes and Everett E5 with side port.

Leon

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Levy's M19PR 1/2 " Carving Leather Mandolin Strap. Comes in black, brown or burgundy. Sells for around $32.00. Fully adjustable length and no metal buckles that may harm the mandolin's finish.

I was lucky to get #297 from 2012 last November.
Leon

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I've been playing this for 9 years now. Built by Steve Holst.126931

Leon

I like the one from GigEasy.

http://thegigeasy.com/shop/

Hi Jim,

If it sounds even half as good as it looks, it should be magnificent. That back is incredible. I know it's been a long wait, but it will be worth it. Now you only have to wait for the...

I just added a McClung armrest by Doug Edwards. Here's a shot.

Leon

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Thanks everyone. Here's a shot with my Holst C5.

Leon
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A few details:

Figured maple back sides and neck, red spruce top, bubinga body binding, zebra wood back strap, finger board extension and peg head cut out. Bronze tail piece and tuners with ebony...

I happened to come across a thread here on the cafe about Kent Everett mandolins. I visited his web site and found a very interesting mandolin on special, his E5 Ev-Olin. When I showed it to my...

Hi CJ,

No it free floats and is held in place by two screws in the side of the fingerboard/block extension. Haven't had any problems with it and it works great. The extension you see on the...

The C5 has been a loud mandolin from the beginning. Over time the bass has matured along with the mids. It has a good chop and is even up the entire scale. When I first discussed this with Steve,...

Here's my Holst C5 from 2005.

Leon

A while back I asked Steve Holst how he made his tail piece. Here's his answer:

For my tailpieces I use several pieces of ebony to make up the whole part.
There's a base piece that's got the...

Hi Matthew,

Check out the South Florida Bluegrass Association. They have a weekly jam in Lake Forrest near Hollywood and a monthly stage show in Miami Gardens.
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You missed a good one Mike. Good weather, great music, and a small to medium size crowd. The Chapmans, Lonesome Otis, High Plains Tradition, and Jerry Butler and the Blu-J's made some great music...

Hi All,

If you're in the Las Vegas Nevada area next weekend and want to get away from town, the 21st Annual Logandale Bluegrass Festival is being held at the Clark County Fair Grounds, October...

Hi Kirk,

You might check out the Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association http://www.nnba.org

Regards,

Leon