Lawrence Smart 2 Point pumpkin top

**rb3868** · Sep-09-2012, 8:13pm

These mandolins aren't just instruments, they are little works of art. I think it is time for a documentary on the rise of american luthiery

**8strings** · Sep-09-2012, 8:25pm

..... Pumpkin? I would have gone for Engelmann or Spruce.

**Wolfmanbob** · Sep-12-2012, 1:00pm

I opened the case and she glistened and beckoned to me like a virgin bride. Now the honeymoon period...working her hard and breaking her in.

**Wolfmanbob** · Sep-13-2012, 7:42am

Blondie has beautiful clear highs with volume. Over the past week she has begun to open up, still sounding very new. Promises to be a very special girl.

**Bill Foss** · Sep-13-2012, 7:59am

Originally Posted by SternART

BTW.......I'm having a PIckin' Party at my studio in Benicia, CA on Sept. 30th 1PM-6PM.
Lawrence Smart will be visiting the SF Bay Area, down from Idaho, and he is the guest of honor............ some great pickers will be here.

Is this an open invitation to the party? I'd love to be able to meet Mr. Smart. I'm in the market for a high end mandolin.

**Chip Booth** · Sep-13-2012, 11:36am

Originally Posted by Smiley Pockets

Is this an open invitation to the party? I'd love to be able to meet Mr. Smart. I'm in the market for a high end mandolin.

Art posted an open invitation in this thread in the Jam section:
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...Lawrence-Smart

I wish I could make it there, that promises to be a blast, and Lawrence is a great guy. I don't know what his travel plans are but if he drives I may send my 10 string fanned fret down with him so that some more Cafe members can check one of those out.

Bob, I am happy to hear your new relationship is progressing well!