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    Default A brand new Mowry oval A - I am so excited!!

    I just opened my new custom Mowry oval A mandolin and I have to share it with folks who will appreciate it. I don't even know anyone else who owns a mandolin (except my teacher) so please allow me to share my excitement and appreciation over this work of art that Andrew Mowry has made for me. I wish photos could really show the beauty and craftsmanship - it's perfect!
    The tailpiece was engraved by Bill James.
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    Beautiful! That inlay on the headstock is amazing! When I first saw the slanted oval, I was expecting to see fanned frets. But no, just an artistic flourish. I like how it matches the arc on the fingerboard extension.

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    Thanks Steve - when I first saw one of Andrew's with the tilted oval I knew I wanted that - something untraditional on a very traditional instrument :-)

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    Sweet!
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    WOW! I agree with Steve.....that headstock is incredible.....as is the whole package!!

    Enjoy it in good health.....to be so lucky!

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    thank you! I can't do it justice with my playing but maybe someday...

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    That is a stunning instrument. I'd love to hear how it sounds. It isn't often we see an oval hole mandolin with an elevated fretboard. I like the slanted oval and the fretboard end treatment as well.

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    The headstock shape caught my eye before the inlay did. A beautiful mandolin - enjoy it!!

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    I’m going to try to do a recording- I’m not an experienced player. I’m an adult learner and i decided at my age i didn’t want to wait until i got good to have a beautiful instrument. I might not live that long it has a beautiful tone!

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    Lovely piece of work.
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    That is truly stunning! Enjoy!
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    Gorgeous instrument, will be looking forward to a sound clip.
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    Beautiful !

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    Oval MAS alert!! Congrats!
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    Congrats, that's just spectacular looking. I bet it has tone to match its great looks. Enjoy it for many years.
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    Beautiful instrument, and I love your philosophy of having a fine instrument before age catches you out!

    Looking forward to hearing it now.
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    Very nice!!!
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    Holy smokes, that’s so beautiful. Let its art inspire yours.

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    that inlay is just so ridiculously impressive... Andrew is a master...

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    He really is a master - we did all of our communication via email and he hit everything spot on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissingString View Post
    Congrats, that's just spectacular looking. I bet it has tone to match its great looks. Enjoy it for many years.
    The tone is amazing.

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    Beautiful !
    Your new oval is stunning too!

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    Andrew is a master, and a great guy. Enjoy the instrument.
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    Quote Originally Posted by billhay4 View Post
    Andrew is a master, and a great guy. Enjoy the instrument.
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    I hope I get to meet Andrew some day - I really enjoyed the experience of working with him. I will enjoy this mando for a very long time. I open the case just to look at it

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