1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
I did look at the Sawchin site. Some very nice instruments, and not just the flat-tops. The A2 and A2Z, and the R-series equivalent are all nice-looking. There a bit pricier than I was hoping for however. Does he have sound clips that I missed? (Okay, found the Beaver-tail clip)
Last edited by CelticDude; Jan-30-2014 at 8:17pm. Reason: answered own question
I love both my Redline Traveler and my Davy Stuart.
His flat tops are a work of art. They are loud and fun to play.
Bob Gray's post reminded me there's a Davy Stuart in the classifieds for $850. If I was in the market, I'd be all over that.
Steve
We can't forget Cafe contributors like Keith Newell and Andy Poe, about whom who I first heard from their postings here. I have no idea what either of these gentlemen charge, but they do make nice looking instruments, including flattops.
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Not only is there a Stuart, but I saw a Poe flat-top in the ads in the past couple of days. Both also seem nice.
Add these to the arch-top instruments I'm considering, and it's almost too many choices. Time to start listening to some of them.
Also not forgetting Cafe member Gary Nava who does a standard A flattop (induced arch) model as well as custom A and two-point styles.Not only is there a Stuart, but I saw a Poe flat-top in the ads in the past couple of days. Both also seem nice.
Here's a video of Poe with his "Scout" flat-top:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4jjS4Qkj4
bratsche
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