I’ve noticed references to a Silver Angel “Econo” model, but I don’t see it mentioned on the Silver Angel website, or maybe I missed it?
I’ve noticed references to a Silver Angel “Econo” model, but I don’t see it mentioned on the Silver Angel website, or maybe I missed it?
Every year for the last two or three, Ken has offered a dozen or so Econos to be delivered in the summer into the fall, but people have ordered them directly. I guess it's not something he wants to advertise.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
This used Silver Angel "El Toro" just showed up in the classifieds...
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/148371#148371
Right in your price point.
NFI
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
I’m already on it.
That El Toro has a lot going for it. Fully bound and with quirky look, you aren't going to be part of the crowd with that one. For what you want to play. it would be perfect.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
Pulled the trigger on that an hour ago. We’ll see what shows up on my doorstep next week!
EXCITING!!!.... another SA owner joining the fray!
aka: Spencer
Silverangel Econo A #429
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"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage
to lose sight of the shore, ...and also a boat with no holes in it.” -anonymous
Silverangels in general are smack in the center of the whole tonal mandolin spectrum. Certainly warmer than most f hole carved instruments, they can still hang for bluegrass, but perhaps not be the first choice for that. But for fiddle tunes, celtic, jazz and old time, they rock. You will most likely love it, and the tonal upgrade will put a smile on your face.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
After hearing the raves- and having a nice chat with the friendly Ken Ratcliff - i’m really looking forward to trying it. More than I’ve ever spent on an instrument, but we’ll see!
The improvement will be huge, and from here on out any upgrade will be incremental for a lot more money. I went from my Eastman 505 to my SA and the difference instantly wiped out my memory of the price.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
So how do you like your Silver Angel mandolin? Just curious, it looked like it would be a real nice one.
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Oh, I wish I could tell you! I'mm still waiting for it. There was a delay at Carter's in getting it shipped, and then they ran into the holidays. To their credit once it got close to the holidays they wanted to wait until they knew it wouldn't get stuck on a a truck somewhere in the midst of holiday shipping, so it didn't get out until yesterday. I'll post next week. Thanks for asking.
Since there was a lot of good feedback I thought I should share the result. I think I've discovered that I don't like bright-sounding mandolins. This one was probably in the middle of tonal range, as someone suggested it might be, who knows, but I couldn't get myself to fall in love with it over a couple of days playing it. It's a beautiful instrument, and will probably be back in Classified after it returns to Carver. For now I'm sticking with my humble JBovier.
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