Skip Kelley Mandolin

[Pjones3]

Just received my new Skip Kelley F-5. Redwood topped and quilted maple back and sides. # 55
Some time back I acquired one of Skip's A models in a trade. It was fabulous!!! Fantastic fit and finish, and sound galore. When I saw this new F-5 come on the market I asked Kevin at Mandomutt if it could possibly sound any better than my A model. He gave a very detailed response....."YES"

So I pulled the trigger and I am glad I did. It is breathtaking, both in quality and in tone and volume!!!

If you are considering a new mandolin I strongly suggest you add Skip and his mandolins to your pick list!!!!!!!!!! You will not be sorry. :}

[AlanN]

Classy. Skip is a gem and I'm glad he lives near me.

[Atlanta Mando Mike]

I was following that mandolin. I love Skips mandos and will get one one day!!

[Drew Egerton]

Congratulations!

I bought #54 about 2 months ago and love it more every time I play. Especially when I go back and listen to recordings picking with others. Sometimes I feel like I'm being drowned out a little and I go listen to the recordings and it is cutting through like butter and then some.

You'll notice that the finish will look bright red in some lights and almost black in other light, a really cool effect.

FYI, I'm really enjoying the EXP74CM strings on mine moreso than the EJ74 or EXP74s.

I got mine from Kevin at MandoMutt also and it was a pleasure doing business with him. Congratulations on your new mandolin! Keep up the great work Skip!

[Mark Wilson]

Classy. Skip is a gem and I'm glad he lives near me.

yes and yes

Congrats on #55 - I think I saw that one at Skips while picking up a mandolin.

[lenf12]

The back is beautifully book matched and stained. Yowza, Skip!!! Seriously nice mandolin.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL