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    Thanks Eric! Good to meet you. Here is a little clip of the Sprite Two-Point mandola that we were checking out "in the white". It had been strung-up for about 14 hours and had about 30 minutes total play time at this point in the Great 48 weekend --



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    I was lucky enough to be there for this gathering. I had exchanged some messages with Steve since he lives relatively close to me and have been looking forward to being able to test drive some of his instruments. First, I love his design aesthetic. I'm definitely a traditionalist but it's quite refreshing that someone is willing to think outside of the A/F-style box and come up with something somewhat unique. There is definitely a west coast flavor in his work. Second, he's developed a nice tone relatively quickly. The ones I played have a deep throaty bass with bell-like trebles that can cut in a jam. I was pleasantly surprised just how versatile they were. The ones I played could easily be used in any setting needing a mandolin and you'll look sleek and modern in the process!

    The build quality was also quite nice. They aren't on the same level as many of the CNC-assisted builds, but they have a handmade, organic quality that I really enjoyed. I find that one mistake many newer builders make is the neck shape. Steve has absolutely nailed it. These had a nice feel in the hand, fast up and down the neck, slim enough to be comfortable to most any picker. The art deco inlay was also a real eye catcher.

    I've owned or played many examples of excellent mandolins. Steve is the first "new" builder that has made me start seriously thinking about buying one. YMMV, No financial interest, etc, etc.........but I do like 'em!!

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    Cool to finally meet Shaun in person! Here's a little clip of him laying down a little Monroe while checking out a new Sprite Two-Point at the Bakersfield Great 48 Jam --



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    Here's a picture of both my Sorensen Mandolins in my home studio... Can't wait to lay the law down on this new cd with these incredible ladies!!!

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    Here's another shot of the killer mando & awesome headstock of my F8

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    Steve, that is one awesome looking Sprite!

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    I agree! Great color!

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    Love this shot taken by Lee from The Roys' studio -

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    TMS' review of a Sprite.


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    i sold the Sorensen Sprite i had ,they are top notch mandolins, very immpressive builder,although early in his career ,he has already got down some things i have seen other builders take years to get right,
    neck angle,neck profile etc...
    Danny Clark

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    A dream mandolin for me.

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    Adam Steffey takes a few moments to check out a Sprite Two-Point --



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    Adam Steffey takes a few moments to check out a Sprite Two-Point --



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    Sounds great! But----------- If I buy a Sorensen , will it sound as great when I play it ?

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    Yankee,

    Funny that you ask that -- I thought the same thing when I found this video from IBMA on my iPhone -- because the Sprite that Adam played in that video has become my "everyday mandolin" . . . and while it sure helps get the best out of me, I've got a long row to hoe to get to that kind of picking!

    I do know that a comfortable, well set-up mandolin with great tone will help both me and you to become a better players. As Doyle Lawson said about this same instrument as I marveled at his easy, fluid style, "I like it when I can let the mandolin do the hard work for me."

    After playing for quite some time and wandering into a passel of old fiddle tunes, Doyle looked at the Sprite and said, "I don't think I've played that song since I was a kid. . . " Ironically, his son Robert said almost same thing after breaking out some early 1970s Yes prog rock on The Californian arch-top guitar a few hours later in the day.

    More and more, I believe that the right mandolin will coax more music from you. And I guess that's why my ultimate goal has become making instruments that are easy to play and hard to put away.

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    Sprite Two-Point Mandola mash-up --

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    Ready to get to work!

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    That is a thing of beauty!

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    Pickin on my Sorensen Mandolin Sprite 2 point!!

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    That mandolin sounds great. Probably got a lot to do with the great pickin'.
    Tight band and a great lead-vocal BG voice you've got there.
    Just tell your videographer to stay off of that banjo till it's his turn!

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    It chops like its Cremona Brown . . .

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    Nice shot of Lee Roy working with his F8 this past week in Florida.

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    Bob's well-traveled Pacfica Mandolin, Mimi, puts golfing in the desert in proper perspective.

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    Another Sprite Two-Point mandola out for a test drive "in the white" this morning.

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    Yep, we're ready to start finishing on this sweet baby . . . its got a booming rich voice and really even response all over the neck.

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    I am the luck owner of the Sorensen Sprite that Danny has for sale. These beauty has the wonderful feel of an old instrument with is great varnish finish and light weight construction. It is a very lively mandolin and plays great with a big full woody sound. Clear strong note all over the neck that just sing out. With the big woody tone it has a powerful chop and really shines in a jam. I named mine "Dusty Road".

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