Mandomania87 tonegard should have them.
Al I priced my BH new and they said it would be over $7,000.00 to replicate mine. It’s like new though.
Mandomania87 tonegard should have them.
Al I priced my BH new and they said it would be over $7,000.00 to replicate mine. It’s like new though.
" Practice every time you get a chance." - Bill Monroe
I would venture that most of us think we paid too much for our instruments. The benchmark for value is how many are thinking that three or four years down the line.
You can spend big money on a fly rod, over/under 12 gauge, and any number of other things, but a good mandolin will get used every day. What else can you say that about. And if you hang that Weber from the wall. it makes a fine art object too.
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Congrats to the OP on the acquisition of this marvelous Weber Big Horn. I have admired that very mandolin recently. How do you top it? I think it will provide great enjoyment for years!
Regarding the discussion above that included the quote I have cited-- there was a previous reference to Collings being under the Weber-- with great respect and humility-- that comment doesn't ring true for me personally, but that is only my opinion.
With respect to this point above and guitars:
Having owned Martin, Guild, Taylor, Gibson, Takamine, National, Yamaha, Fender, Epiphone and Ovation, I don't think it can be generalized quite that much. As in mandolins, each has its own unique tonal properties. Of course, the wood differences generally determine the type of sound you get-- various tops, back and sides, along with shape -- OM, Dread, OO, etc.-- determine the type of tone. I do agree though-- that there is generally a Taylor sound, a Martin sound, etc., with variances and subtleties accompanying each guitar.
Like one of our friends on the Cafe often says, "find what works and stay with it." I think the way the guitar feels in the hands and the ears of the player is the only thing that matters.
By the Way, my newest Collings MT is a bluegrass beast. I am totally surprised by the volume, the power, the woodiness and the sustain. Fit and finish goes without saying. My Flatiron Festival is far more mid-range and woof-y, but the Collings is sweet to the ear. The wider nut really fits my large hands. I love both of them much! This Collings MT is equal in every way to the Weber A5 I owned previously and I prefer the action and the tonal response for my ears. I love Webers, but I don't feel that you can put a Collings under a Weber in a blanket statement. It all comes down to the individual player.
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Well I got the the Weber bighorn today I really like what I’ve heard so far one issue I’m getting unwanted overtones on chord chops. Are grommets my only option to prevent it?
Mandomania87
Overtones can be reduced by putting a piece of leather woven in the strings behind the bridge, or grommets, or Bruce Weber has these cool looking nymphs that fit over the strings . Go to his Montana Lutherie web site.
Keep us posted
" Practice every time you get a chance." - Bill Monroe
It has rubber grommets on the under side that push between the strings and hold it in place
" Practice every time you get a chance." - Bill Monroe
Another one, slightly later, just popped up in the classifieds......
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/129410#129410
The OP got a good deal.
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Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
To the OP.... what have you decided on the BH? Do you love it?
" Practice every time you get a chance." - Bill Monroe
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