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Yes, strap button on the heel of the neck...like an A model.

He sent pics, and it is an awesome look!

I put this video together for my buddy, Ken. This is his #2 El Toro with a hybrid top. The bass side is redwood and the treble is Italian spruce. It's an extremely mature sounding mandolin,...

I love breaking them in, what can I say.

I picked up Ken's first El Toro, about a week and a half ago. I've been extremely busy, but finally found time to put a little video together. I made it with my phone, so, it may not be the best...

Skip, from my experience with Ken, I concur. BTW played one of your A models this past summer, Adam Steffey had it. Awesome instrument. I really liked it a lot. Seems like it was redwood....sound...

I appreciate your thoughts and concerns, as I'm sure Ken does as well. I just want you guys to know and understand that anything I post is from a personal and honest experience. Do I consider Ken...

Some of you may know that I've posted on behalf of Ken's mandolins quite a bit. There is a reason for this. I have played Ken's mandolins since the late 90's. I've had a great deal of mandolins in...

no doubt...just wanted to play them both with the same pick for the sake of comparison.

I decided to put together a little "side by side" comparison video of my two Silverangel F's. The first is about a year old and has a Redwood top. The other, is a recent build that is only a few...

That is the mandolin intro to the song "Cold Winds", from Mountain Heart's debut album. Alan Perdue was playing the mandolin on the record. You can find it on Youtube. I play by ear, so, it's my...

Appreciate that Skip.

Here's a recent test drive video of my newly acquired Silverangel with Adirondack top. This mandolin has a James tailpiece and Rubner tuners. I was playing with a BlueChip TP 50 pick. This...

Thought I'd oblige you Skip. Here is a little video Test Drive of #363.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_dDyHBqPVA&feature=youtu.be

Having already played this mandolin before the finish was applied, I can't wait to get it back tomorrow! It plays great, has volume to spare, tonal powerhouse with a sweet sustain that makes it a...

I have to really work hard to not be biased when playing other mandolins. I've played Ken's mandos so long now they're like an extension of me. Couldn't imagine not playing one.

Looks to be another great one.

I have a subwoofer on my desktop, and, man, they'll blow the bottom outta the floor..LOL

I feel the same way when I play other mandolins. After playing Ken's all these years, it's hard to fairly assess other mandolins because of the tonal difference. I know that presence of "deep" tone...

How does your 2-point stack up to the others in your collection?

Thanks, Skip. I was kinda hacking a little bit...I had just got off my school bus when I recorded these...LOL. Being a bus driver is sorta insane, but it leads to extra money to treat MAS.

There is definitely a note clarity with #350 that would give it a bit of an edge at the moment, but the tonal depth of #359 is pretty impressive. Keep in mind that #359 has only been strung up a few...

https://youtu.be/-hINMg0XS_0
Here is my newest acquisition. Silverangel #359 with Redwood top. This mandolin is deep, deep, deep with a nice dose of clarity and power. It's only been strung up...

https://youtu.be/S59ZXRveA9Y
Here is a little bit of a test drive on Silverangel #350. I've had this one for a little while and have recorded with it. I think it's a great mandolin with plenty of...

Couldn't agree more. As a matter of fact, I'm headed to Ken's this weekend to pick up my new build that, I hope, is as good as Jason's new Silverangel F.