Very sad. Rest well.
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Very sad. Rest well.
Great post. You pretty much nailed what I hear and feel from my 1918 Vega in your detailed description of the Martin.
I'm not really interested in either piece. Just trying to educate myself. Lots of variables granted. Just from the information given, which one of the two is the better deal? Or is it too close to...
Thank you. Your statement was not rude or offensive at all. I'll take blunt. I'm blunt to a fault. I've been buying, selling and playing stringed instruments for years. Just fairly new to Mandolin....
Maybe a ridiculous question but is it common for higher end pieces to have varnish drips or splatter visible through the F holes? Obviously not impacting the tone or structure but I did notice drip...
Perspective! Thank you Frost. Best of luck to you.
Thanks all for the replies. Yes Marcus CA the one I'm looking into is the one at Sylvan. I'm a few hrs north. A bit closer to Gryphon where the have a slightly used Pava A Player.
I want to upgrade within my semi limited budget. Any opinions on these welcomed. Thanks.
Mark
Very nice!
Yes that's the one. Carpathian Spruce top.
I'm looking at one of Marc Dwaileebe F5 models. My first foray into F styles. As much as I would like a Collings or Weber my budget is limited. He has a new within my budget at $2300. No tax and just...
Let the children lose it
Let the children use it
Let all the children boogie...RIP David
The Freight and salvage in Berkeley host this amazing family band tonight. Should be fun.
FWIW. As to the origin of the Epi MM-70, one of the pics from the CL ad shows the blue Epiphone Kalamazoo Michigan/Made in Japan label in the F-hole. I know as far as Epi guitars go, '69 was the last...
Wholeheartedly agree Allen. All for supporting the small brick and mortar shops that struggle to stay in existence. It has already paid dividends with this particular shop. Emergency pre-gig/session...
thanks to colorado_al for the links!
Having not played many F style mandolins the MD315 felt very good in my hands. Had enough punch and sweetness if you will. Yes Multidon the epi was way blinged out. Not important to me at all. I...
The Epi is very clean with ohsc. $600 obo. The Eastman $699 (seems to be the going rate on these). I'm entry level. Have a nice little old Vega A. Wouldn't mind picking up an entry level F. Played...
Thanks folks. Did me that happy dance Mick. What strings do you use on your 210 Larry if I may ask?
Made the long drive to Salinas. Met the seller and made the purchase. The mandolin is in great shape considering it had been hanging on a wall for the last 25 years. Slight seam separation on the...
Will do Mick. From the pic(s) it looks very similar to Larry's 20's 210. Down the coast tomorrow for a look see.
My thoughts too. I'll check out Saturday
Thanks Larry. Wow great info/link. I'm driving south this weekend to take a look at it in person. Seller has had it in the family for years but only on display. Believes it's from the 40's. Though it...
Thanks Mike. Please explain "built for the trade"