The Flatiron 1N I played was a very lovely sounding mandolin. Basic as can be, but that day it was second to only an A2z in a wall of mandolins. Really stood out.
The Flatiron 1N I played was a very lovely sounding mandolin. Basic as can be, but that day it was second to only an A2z in a wall of mandolins. Really stood out.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
That is a gorgeous birdeye back worthy of the 3M (i.e. maple, as opposed to 3K for Koa) series, which was the top of the line. Great price too. NFI.
I've seen one or two for around $450 in the classifieds within the last few months so they are still one of the best bargains out there. I absolutely adore my 1N.
C.
Northfield F5S Amber #347 - 'Squeeze'
Mann EM-5 Hollow Body - Gimme Moore
Kentucky KM-270 - Not just for whisky
Flatiron 1N Pancake - Not just for breakfast
Epiphone Mandobird IV - Djangly
Cozart 8-string e-mando - El Ch(e)apo
Lanikai LB6-S Banjolele (tuned GDAE) - Plinky and the Brane
Yes on all accounts... I still have some money to save, but yes, that Flatiron 3M in the classifieds has had me thinking about this... it looks sweeeeeeeet. But it's all for naught if I don't have the money, AND if it has a flat fretboard (my deal killer).
I'm about finished up with a batch of armrests I'll be posting for sale soon so I hope to be ever so much closer.
aka: Spencer
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Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
COOL JOEY!... I'm excited to hear it, so make sure you post some video or sound files!!!
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
Maybe Lawrence would be amenable to a lower offer?
https://reverb.com/item/5269141-redl...od7H4Adg&pla=1
I'll bet Steve Smith (Steevarino) could tell you a bit more about #0096 from February 10, 2014.
1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
Oh man that's tempting, but I'm still not even quite that far with my savings.... Terry charges $695 and I'm just barely over 1/2 way to that. Plus I'm REALLY not a big fan of a sunburst finish. That is an awesome price on a Redline though!
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
Will you guys quit torturing me!!!!
Just kidding... looks nice! I'm excited to see how it turns out!
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
I second Bratsche -- Sawchyn Beaver Tail mandolin from Regina, Canada is a great value, especially with the low value of the Canadian dollar relative to US$. I had a Beaver Tail OM that sounded great, and have had three carved top/back Sawchyn models (an OM, which I still have, and two mandos, still have one and a good friend has the other). Peter is easy to deal with, and his fit and finish on all his instruments are top-notch.
Too many instruments...too little time
Huh. I hadn't thought that I needed another mandolin, much less a flattop. After reading this thread maybe I do...
@Bbarton: I hadn't realized that Sawchyn was Canadian, but even with the favorable exchange rate, Crystal Forest's base price is still a fair amount lower (new at least).
Man this thread is really making me itch for it... oh wait, maybe that's just a food allergy...
Anyhow, I'm really aching for a Pancake now!
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
I'd get that Flatiron pancake currently in the classifieds (I would if I didn't have a Crystal Forest on the way). Looks like he just dropped the price. I've thought about getting it just to compare with the CF (I'm curious how similar they sound) but that seems a little silly...
Just saw this in the classifieds... seems expensive for a flatiron, especially given the 3m that was for sale for about $300 less:
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/112857#112857
Hey Joey, any sound files on the 5 string yet?
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
I noticed there's a Sawchyn pancake for sale at Folkways Music, a Canadian store with a good rep. They also have a pancake octave and a mandola. I've never tried one. Just FYI
http://www.folkwaymusic.com/new-inst...mandolin-0517/
Cary Fagan
Interesting. Maybe Folkways is a distributor for Sawchyn Beaver Tails? Mandolin says "in stock", mandola and octave are "on order".
bratsche
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1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
Hope the OP is not sleeping, that won't last long.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Thanks for the heads up guys, I sent him a message.
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
Just heard back from the ad owner, it has a flat fretboard so I emailed Terry to ask if that was something he could change if I sent it to him.
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
Soliver #001 Hand Crafted Pancake
Soliver Hand Crafted Mandolins and Mandolin Armrests
Armrests Here -- Mandolins Here
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
Hot dang, if you don't buy that let me know because I just might!
Normally that would cost several hundred, (three hundred? More?) dollars to have done. I'd guess it would be preferable to have a new one built to your specs.
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