Mike Black A4
I have been a long time admirer of Mike Black’s A4. I love the oval hole sound but my A-0, a previous A Jr all have had “vintage issues” etc. In September, Mike posted on FB that he had a nearly completed A4 that was for sale. As a long time admirer it was time to “fish or cut bait”.
It arrived 2 days ago. I love it. Truly beautiful, it plays very nicely. I was very surprised at the volume when playing open chords too.
It is much more instrument that I am player.
Chris
2007 Gibson F5-L Fern
1919 Gibson A-0
2019 Black A4
BlueRidge BR140
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Re: Mike Black A4
Hey Bucket, that beats "cutting bait" every time. You look very happy and it's a gorgeous mandolin. Congrats and Merry Christmas!!
Len B.
Clearwater, FL
Re: Mike Black A4
That looks beautiful !
I had a Black A2-Z that in a moment of insanity I traded it away on a banjo ,damn stupid move ,seemed like the thing to do at the time ,wish I had it back .
Good luck with that beauty .
Re: Mike Black A4
What number has Mike hit with your A4? My A2-z is #34.
1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
Re: Mike Black A4
Yes, Chris, if you are interested by all means go and update the Mike Black serial number thread.Originally Posted by pheffernan
https://mandolincafe.com/forum/threa...879&viewfull=1
Mine is #35
Re: Mike Black A4
Nice score!
Shaun Garrity
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Re: Mike Black A4
Did you get Teak’s A2-z?
1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
Re: Mike Black A4
Wait, it comes with a Black Mandolins tee-shirt? If only I had known...
Jim
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Playing lately:
1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1
Re: Mike Black A4
That there is a right proper mandolin! I love that the headstock isn’t bound ~ very elegant.
Play it in good health
John
... not all those who wander are lost ...
Re: Mike Black A4
Yes, when Teak decided to start using his real name, I got his mandolin.
Re: Mike Black A4
Hindsight is 20/20 !
Re: Mike Black A4
Beautiful instrument. Really captures the spirit of the old oval holes.
Brentrup Model 23, Boeh A5 #37, Gibson A Jr., Flatiron 1N, Coombe Classical flattop, Strad-O-Lin
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Re: Mike Black A4
Ah, that makes more sense. I’d hate to see my A2-z’s blonde littermate orphaned.Yes, when Teak decided to start using his real name, I got his mandolin.
Hey Bucket, did Mike install a Virzi on your A4? This video made me a believer:
1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
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