Custom Build Luthiers
Who are the Custom Build Luthiers, that can build mandolins that can equal or outshine production models from the big boys?
It just seems to make sense if a Luthier can make one as good or better and still be cheaper in price, it's a good thing to consider it, unless your hung up on the brand thing.
I also don't mind if it's an A5 instead of F5 Style
I live in KC area so we do have some locals. Leo Posch, Jim Trigg and a few more. Trigg mostly did guitars but does mando's more now days. Leo is more known for banjos and guitars but does do mandos. Which builders have the best reputations in your opinions?
Thanks, Reid
Current Mandolins:
1952 Gibson A-40 (x-Braced)
1993 Washburn M3 SW/TS (F-Style, Tone Bars, Radiused Fingerboard)
2011 Black A5 (#9) Mandolin
1952 Gibson A-40N Mandolin
1924 Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
1975 Gibson MK-35 Hybrid Braced Dreadnought Guitar
1993 Washburn M3 SW/TS F-Style Mandolin
2004 Martin D-16 GT Dreadnought Guitar
2006 Martin DC-16RGTE AURA Dreadnought Guitar
1997 Seagull S6 Dreadnought Guitar
1970's Kay KB-52 5-String Banjo
1960's Pirles 4-String Tenor Banjo
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