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    NFI - This Gernandt mandocello sounds so nice. And the quilted back and sides really make it eye catching.



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    What an incredible sound!!!
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    Has anyone played his mandocello (or any of his other mandolins) in person? Here's the web site. I never heard of this maker.
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    That's some pretty serious bass response there - sounds amazing!

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    Fine sounding and looking instrument.
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    WOW!!!
    That is a stunning instrument.
    It has amazing consistency in the tone going up the neck.
    The notes on the upper frets blend perfectly in all ways with the low bass notes.
    It is visually amazing too.
    Love the wood.

    I would love to play an F5 by this maker.

    I think Mike Marshall's mandocello has a superior very low bass response, but this one is amazing non the less.
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    Very nice sounding by a talented player.

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    Nice sustain, bass response, appears to have good volume. I like his choice of using mostly wood; really nice examples of each species.

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    That is an amazing sound and a beautiful instrument. Just seeing the video I want to stop everything else and start working on building (birthing) an instrument such as this. It appears that the strings are flat wound. Anyone have any experience in using these? And, would someone like to venture a guess as to the scale length. ---Gary

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    Mmmh, tasty! Sounds and looks great...
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    Quote Originally Posted by GaryTimmons View Post
    That is an amazing sound and a beautiful instrument. Just seeing the video I want to stop everything else and start working on building (birthing) an instrument such as this. It appears that the strings are flat wound. Anyone have any experience in using these? And, would someone like to venture a guess as to the scale length. ---Gary
    From his site... a 25 inch scale length and a 16 inch wide body.

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    What a beauty! Sounds great. I'd take it. I prefer a deeper, more "throaty" sound from a mandocello, but heck, that's a sweet one!
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