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    Default Adjusting to the Nyberg

    When i first got the Nyberg, I was a bit concerned that my desire for a specialty (a Sobell type mandola) might wane in time. I was afraid that when the newness wore off, I would gradually stop playing the Nyberg. Just the opposite has taken place. I am playing the Nyberg more as I become more comfortable playing it. I find that I will go get the Nyberg even when there is an instrument in the room I am in. I was also concerned that the increased sustain could be a problem playing with others. This also has not been a problem. The few times that I have played with friends, the Nyberg had plenty of presence and tone, fit in well with other instruments, and was appreciated by the people I played with. All this being said, this leap of faith has turned out to be a great addition to my music experience.
    Tony Huber
    1930 Martin Style C #14783
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    2013 Hester F4 #31
    2014 Ellis F5 #322
    2017 Nyberg Mandola #172

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    Nice surprises are the best ones!
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    Default Re: Adjusting to the Nyberg

    I have been playing bass mostly these day, but when I do play mandolin family, I play my Nyberg mandola or Ellis F5. The Nyberg was not initially well accepted by my bluegrass friends. But now, they are starting to move closer and even asking to to take a ride with it. The instrument has great clear tone, but with the large body, plenty of sustain. I have added a picture of the Nyberg with a Girouard mandola. You will notice how much bigger the body of the Nyberg is. He usually pairs that body with the long (bouzouki like) neck. The back and side wood is padouk, and African wood somewhat like walnut in tonal characteristics, according to Lawrence.
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    Tony Huber
    1930 Martin Style C #14783
    2011 Mowry GOM
    2013 Hester F4 #31
    2014 Ellis F5 #322
    2017 Nyberg Mandola #172

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