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After reading I find it odd that some would discredit such proven fine instruments. #Especially coming from a wood supplier who has so much to gain from the success of all luthiers. #I can understand...

Here's one now It is one of the three in that photo of #Gil with the Beam. #They do make a traditional F5.

It appears that Spruce and I share a common understanding of what the "Modern Sound" really is...and we are not talking just about builders such as Rigel....

Alright I will chime in as well……I am interested in the recommended mandolin of tomorrow…

I have played several Loars as well as several Nuggets, Gils, Wiens, Kimble and even a couple of Dudes to...

I have played several of both and they are both awesome! #Once you have played mandolins of that calibre, it is hard to accept anything less. #Here is a recent# picture of Gilchrist. #True musical...

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I would say yours is the most recent one. #My daughters should be finished very soon and Glenn said it would be #25. #I know that it will be a great mandolin. #With all the care and...

I was truly "BLESSED" with my Harvest F Prototype. #So "BLESSED" in fact, that I ordered a Majestic for my daughter (expected delivery soon) and I am on the list for the all new 2005 Bluegrass model....

You mentioned up and coming. #Moon Beam is really producing some impressive work. #I have not played their A models, but their F-style and two point are outstanding.

I must agree with Bob. #They are producing some beautiful mandolins. #I have yet to play a mando that compares to my prototype. #Tone, TOne, TONE!!! #Here's the # web-site.

As for the inside of...

By the way. #I also own a Phoenix and I prefer the Moon Beam hands down. #And I have played "others like that", Several Nugget mandolins, Gilchrist, Weins, and Red Diamond. #All within my price...

Well that explains alot! #What number did you play and what did it look like? #I have yet to play a Moon Beam that did not blow me away. #Moon Beam has been displayed at only three festivals in his...

Maverick, I have asked you before. #Have you played a Moon Beam? #Just curios since you are usually the one to run down the Moon Beam name. #I did not see your name on the current or previous owners...

Every wood gives a different sound in a mandolin. Of course, the carving is more important than the wood. The top is more important than the back I would think. Although you do need a hard wood for...

Dale, what do you mean about new graduations? I would think that the graduation (degree of thickness increase) of the plates would vary from plate to plate. Since all wood grows different and will...

I would drive through the oceans to get a mandolin as good as my Moon Beam
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What are you looking for in this thread blue? Are you asking if we think these are good ideas? I think you should choose another biblical name like Pilot.

I would have to go with the Moon Beam as well. Money well spent I say!

Harvest Moon F model built by Glenn Robertson of Moon Beam

I am particularly found of the triangle inlay, although my Harvest Moon does have a more of a jazz look. #You really only need the side marker dots while your playing, but a little flash never hurt...

It is hard to find new professional quality mandolins for around $2500. #I would definitely look on ebay for a good deal. # # Moon Beam makes an unbelievable sounding F model.

I have played and owned several mandos with Schaller tuners and I say there is no comparison to the new Grovers. I recently recieved a Moon Beam with the Grover tuners and it is still in tune from...

I said it was the Same mandolin. Not the same picture! Glenn asked if he could use pictures of my mandolin for his web site. He took his and I took mine.

The Side side!

The Headstock. #I love the Maple truss cover. #It is the little things that make it all worth while!

The Back side!