I know that Davidson mandolins have been discussed here a few times - and always in favourable terms. I was wondering how many of you have one or have played one? I played a Davidson some years ago in a shop and loved the sound and sustain. It's a very organic sounding mandolin, and much warmer than my Eastman.
I am giving some serious thought to getting a Davidson, probably second-hand. I want a natural finish, oval-hole A-style mandolin of the type that Phil excels at. I also like the idea of supporting a Luthier with a small business, and Phil does refurbs with his guarantee and case.
I have contacted Phil and of course his first question was "carved or flat?" and it occurred to me that I have never really considered this before, and I'm not entirely sure I understand the difference beyond the fact that the carved takes longer to make and is therefore more expensive. Do you think there is a noticeable difference? I will go to carved if needs be, and if in your experience they are notably better quality.
There is quite a selection at Eagle music in the UK:
https://www.eaglemusicshop.com/cat/m...brand/Davidson
However, Hobgoblin have a couple second-hand:
https://www.hobgoblin.com/local/sale...rved-mandolin/
And...
https://www.hobgoblin.com/local/sale...th-pickup-vgc/
I really like this last one a great deal, but I cannot place the model and there is not much information. If you compare it to the other models in the Eagle music shop, the Tailpiece appears to be slightly larger. Also, the inlay on the Headstock is at the top and not the middle. The only other model I can see like that has a completely differently shaped oval hole. Any ideas? I have emailed them but no answer so far...
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