Received new Breedlove Crossover FF mandolin today. Sounds great. Fit and finish is superb.
Received new Breedlove Crossover FF mandolin today. Sounds great. Fit and finish is superb.
Happy New Mandolin Day! I'm jealous. I think I'll head over to the classifieds and dream
Thanks Zach.
It's always nice to get a new instrument
Ibanez 70's 524, 521, 3 511's,2 512's,513,1 514,3 80s 513's, 522
J Bovier F5-T custom shop
Kiso Suzuki V900,
The Loar lm600 Cherryburst
morgan monroe mms-5wc,ovation
Michael Kelly Octave Mandolin
Emandos Northfield octave tele 4, Northfield custom jem octave mandolin 5 octave strat 8
2 Flying v 8, octave 5, Exploryer octave 8 20"
Fender mandostrat 4,3 Epip mandobird 2,4/8, Kentucky. KM300E Eastwood mandocaster
Gold Tone F6,Badaax doubleneck 8/6
Just so I don't add to your disappointment at not getting more "love," I think Breedloves -- even the imported Crossovers -- are respectable, solid-top mandolins that probably represent value for their price.
Breedlove did make a decision, long ago, to go "non-traditional" in design -- silhouette, neck profile, etc. -- and this has affected their acceptance among mandolin-heads who want a "Gibson" look and sound. From your Cafe handle, I gather you may be into playing Celtic music, and among that group of musicians, a non-traditional instrument won't get the mixed reception it might get at a bluegrass jam.
Main thing is, does it work for you? If so, you've made a good choice.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
The Cafe is a very welcoming site but you have to put in some effort. A couple of photos of your new mandolin would help, it gives members an idea of what your new mandolin looks like. We are all supportive of all things mandolin but if you decide to quit the forum after five posts and lack of "love"... well good luck.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Congrats on your new mandolin. Enjoy!
I have a pair of Breedloves, both USA made, and I have nothing but good things to say about both.
David Hopkins
2001 Gibson F-5L mandolin
Breedlove Legacy FF mandolin; Breedlove Quartz FF mandolin
Gibson F-4 mandolin (1916); Blevins f-style Octave mandolin, 2018
McCormick Oval Sound Hole "Reinhardt" Mandolin
McCormick Solid Body F-Style Electric Mandolin; Slingerland Songster Guitar (c. 1939)
The older I get, the less tolerant I am of political correctness, incompetence and stupidity.
Congrats. Haven't played many Crossovers, but do love my Breedlove. Like others said, they're not traditional looking. And I'm fine with that. But, I don't really play bluegrass, either.
Brentrup Model 23, Boeh A5 #37, Gibson A Jr., Flatiron 1N, Coombe Classical flattop, Strad-O-Lin
https://www.facebook.com/LauluAika/
https://www.lauluaika.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Longtine-Am...14404553312723
I've owned 2 USA made Breedlove mandolins and they were great! Good tone, well crafted, easy playability.
I have mixed appreciation for the Breedlove Crossovers made in China. They aren't nearly as good as the USA made ones. They have the same easy playability of the USA models, but the sound isn't the same. They have solid woods, but are pressed tops and backs, not carved. I think the F & K series are way overpriced for pressed top mandolins. Where they are good is in the lower priced model O series. If you can find one for $400 or less, I think that is a good buy, if you like the sound. I especially like the OO oval hole. It has a fuller sound and has some nice features that you don't normally find in a $400-$500 mandolin. Solid tailpiece, larger fret-wire, radiused fingerboard.
Bookmarks