I have to say, the Heiden is a MAS killer for sure. Lots of dusty mandolins here right now.
I have to say, the Heiden is a MAS killer for sure. Lots of dusty mandolins here right now.
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
Mary - That Heiden looks amazing. Jealous...perhaps you should put some of those dusty mandolins up for sale.
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
Check out the Heritage A5 that just hit the classifieds. Talk about a MAS enabler! https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/129933#129933
I played a brand spankin' new and truly lovely Heiden A5 and...oh my. So lively and a cannon with sooo much balanced sustain. The "pop" was off the charts and, as stated, it's brand new. Englemann Spruce top with both the tonal qualities of Engelmann and Red Spruce. The one piece back seemed to be 3D hallucinogenic. And, as always, Michael’s set up on the mandolin is perfect as with everything else about the mandolin.
Holy smokes.
Last edited by Jim Roberts; Feb-08-2019 at 1:17am.
Any pics, Jim? I agree with you on Michael's setups--perfection. Still lovin' my old A54.
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
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Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
I don’t have any pictures and it was a custom build so not for sale.
I love my F5 but I miss my old A-009. I wonder if anyone on the cafe bought it from Dusty Strings and if they like it and play it? I had to sell it to pay for my F5 (which is the joy of the world) but I do miss it and wonder if it's happy in its new home.
Michael is making me an octave and I can't wait!
Spencer
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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 got to see John Reischman and the Jaybirds this past weekend at the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. Great sets of music and an outstanding mando workshop. One of the biggest highlights of the super jam on stage at the end of Saturday night featured John Reischman, Patrick Sauber, and Tristan Scroggins playing an epic 3 part harmony version of Itzbin Reel. Amazing playing, and the coolest thing for me is that John asked to play my Heiden A54 for that tune while he loaned his Loar to Patrick. Here's a couple bad cell phone pics.
John's comment, "You don't need any other mandolins."
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
I recently picked up Heiden #11 - an F5 model that is pretty amazing. A thank you to Little Wolf who posted about it on his recent trip to Nashville. Gill
gee chee,was that heiden at carter's? is that it in your avatar?
also,was wondering if mark o'conner still has/plays a heiden f-style?
[QUOTE=V70416;1710780]gee chee,was that heiden at carter's? is that it in your avatar?
The Avatar is my Tyler White F5 - and yes, I did get the Heiden from Carter's.
Thanks geechee...how would you compare the two builders(mandolins)... Michael Heiden and Tyler White? Thanks!
A couple of nice ones in the classifieds. NFI and all that....
Shaun Garrity
http://www.youtube.com/user/spgokc78
Wow! Congrats! But I see a hint of amazing side wood and I want to see that back too!
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
Very nice! Eli West has/had one and it sounded wonderful in his hands. Agree - more pictures needed!
... not all those who wander are lost ...
Beautiful! Is that the 2017 build listed for sale on his web site? What’s the scale length on it? Enjoy!
That's the one!
2003 John Sullivan F5 "Roy"
2015 Heiden F Artist
2019 Ruhland F5 #35
Gorgeous! A master builder put all the goodies into that one. Stunning. I could get lost in that back.
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
I had the opportunity to play that sweet thang last week up at Michaels shop. I really should have taken it home with me. What an absolute joy to play. All the sweetness and sustain one could ever want. Evan, I may have to run down to Portland and adopt her for a week while you’re in NYC. Let me know what ya think Enjoy that thing man!
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