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That’s terrible to hear (not the zouk, which sounded lovely, but the story). Did you ever recover any of the stolen instruments Nigel?

I’m a huge CT fan, and IMHO the show can be almost sublime at times but a complete dud at other times. I thought the show last week was in the latter camp (with some exceptions). I’m especially put...

Thought I’d bump this threading give a shout out to Josh Pinkham and his amazing mandolin chops. I saw them for the third time since the release of “Whorls.” They had the full 5 piece band last...

If you ever met Chris in person, he’s a very down-to-earth nice guy. It’s true, he’s a ham, and thankfully so. Many entertainers are wired that way. And yes, when you have his amazing talent, it can...

She really poured her soul into that performance (pun intended). Lovely.

Ditto. Aoife nailed it, and in her own style... I don’t usually sit through the entire show, but I did tonight. Excellent.

Hmm, usually divorce comes after a trip to TMS.

Thanks Scott for the interesting articles. The Guitars Friend read was particularly a blast from my past, since I took guitar lessons at Music, Strings, and Things in Birmingham, MI. I later moved...

Congrats! Those Campanellas are lovely. Would you be the same Yooper who recently sold your Brentrup?
What music style(s) do you play?

Mandolin would be a better fit. Whether you choose a flat top or an arch top octave mandolin, it’s voicing is similar to guitar and would be lost in the mix. You might want to consider a resonator...

That was insane! And watching Chris dance off the stage afterwards with his Loar made me hold my breath. What if he whacked it or dropped it?!

I like the leisurely pace. It reminds me of listening to Detroit baseball announcer Ernie Harwell calling the play by play in his relaxed southern drawl during my youth. Almost like a mantra that...

Different strokes... I really enjoyed the jazz documentary.

Not to mention his stellar mandolin chops.

Yes, definitely get there early, since you do have to stand in line. It also improves your chances of a decent parking space. We parked early in their lot, walked to dinner, and then came back and...

Yessir!

If you haven’t played one multidon, I recommend trying one first. I waited for months for an Eastman octave but ended up returning it after being disappointed.

We only know that he’s left the barn.

Thanks Scott. I’d certainly like to see pics of the Ellis builds. Have fun,
Steve

“Specific terms” such as licensing and licensing fees. :whistling:

And since it’s closed position, the scales are movable up the neck.

Beautiful! Is that the 2017 build listed for sale on his web site? What’s the scale length on it? Enjoy!

I think you hit the nail on the head. Collaboration = licensing fees. I think this was Gibson's MO all along.

+2 Nice picking Eli! Keep it up.

I’d be surprised if you could make a quality CF mandolin at that price point, but I’d love to be proven wrong. Count me in on an A-style. Tone, volume, and playability are paramount.