Three weeks ago, my wife and I just drove up to Guysville, OH from Atlanta to meet Pete Hart, and to pick up the mandolin he built for me over the past year.
First of all, let me say what a good guy Pete is. Pete, if you read this, Maria and I really appreciate yours and Linda's hospitality. We picked a little; Pete's a great player, too.
It's hard to know what to say about this mandolin; honestly, words fail me. I could apply the usual adjectives, but I have to say - this is an instrument that gives me goosebumps. Anymore, there are only a few other experiences that cause that. So, you have to think that means something, right?
Anyway, I'd like to know who else has a Buckeye. Mine is #63, so there don't appear to be very many of them. The reason I requested one from Pete was hearing Barry Mitterhof's last year. But I'm curious about who else has one. You can contact me offline. I'm new to the forum, and I assume my email address is listed. If not, reply in the forum and I'll get in touch.
Best to everyone,
Jim Mullins
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