Well, it's been twenty years now I've been wanting to get a Buckeye, after hearing Barry Mitterhoff in Rochester, NY one night. I just loved the sound of his mandolin. This winter I saw Pete Hart had some unclaimed instruments under construction, and I jumped on the opportunity. We came to an agreement and Pete kept me apprised of the build's progress.
I picked it up a week ago, and after a couple of days had to contact Pete with a complaint. He had ruined a couple of pretty good mandolins for me! I've got a fever and the only cure is more Buckeye sound. This little A is sweet and powerful and the notes pop right out of it. And it's a looker, too.
My wife and I visited with Pete and his wife for a few hours, toured the shop and tried out some of his other instruments. He is, as my wife kept telling me, a true gentleman, and a nice guy. Just had to give him a shout out publicly. There just aren't enough mandolin lovers around here that care! Thanks, Pete!
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