Well, there's a looker! Who was the maker?
-Dave
Flatiron A
Way too many other instruments
I really enjoy seeing something new and different. The Silverangel Fantasma and some of the Sorenson mandolins come to mind. The mandolin market has got to be one of the most conservative places around. Like to see something different now and then.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
Has anybody heard, or even better, played this instrument?
-Dave
Flatiron A
Way too many other instruments
I like the looks of that a lot. With the sound hole where it is the player should be able to hear very well.
THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE JUST FOR YOUR SMILE!
Jim
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Playing lately:
1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1
I agree that it is great to see builders striking out on their own design paths, though I fail to see how it could possibly benefit from not having a soundhole on the top plate, facing the audience.
I tend to agree with Ron. The very first mandolin with a 'side port' that i ever saw,was one of Dale Ludewig's ''Emory Lester'' models,which featured standard "F" holes & a side port. The side port could actually be blanked off with the custom made insert,
Ivan
Pics. courtesy of Dale Ludewig'ss website - stunning instrument !!
Weber F-5 'Fern'.
Lebeda F-5 "Special".
Stelling Bellflower BANJO
Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
It's a good price at $2500 CDN. Very lovely instrument. I'd like to hear it. I would also like to know about the construction. Is that a double top? I don't think so from pictures on the website.
Bioll
IM(NS)HO
Definitely unique and cool . . . would love to try one out!
Hopefully someone can dig out a video or sound sample . . .
I bought it. Its a cool piece and supporting makers of there fine craftsmanships makes them better builders in my opinion.
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