I've just finished a distressed model some of you may like to see.
I've just finished a distressed model some of you may like to see.
As usual... beautifully done, and superb materials. Looks like a very nice 1-piece back there. With all the 'clones' around, it is great to see such distinctive instruments being made. I can certainly attest to the fact that they lack for nothing in the sound department, and again do so with a distinctive, unique voice.
Gibson F5 'Harvey' Fern, Gibson F5 'Derrington' Fern
Distressed Silverangel F 'Esmerelda' aka 'Maxx'
Northfield Big Mon #127
Ellis F5 Special #288
'39 & '45 D-18's, 1950 D-28.
Very nice indeed, One day maybe I will be lucky enough to own one of your Mandolins. Watched your videos and they sound great.
Ken it's really nice and I love the small F holes. I'm sure it will sell and I hope it does soon. However, if it doesn't please bring it to spbgma in a few weeks I'd love to play it!
Stephan, it's already sold, goes to WA. I don't think I'll be at SPBGMA this year, just too busy.
Ken, the maple in the mandolin is really nice! Your technique on distressing is nothing short of amazing! It looks so authentic! Nicely done!
That will be mine in just a few more days..
Mandoman
Tim Burcham
Northfield Big Mon (Red Spruce/Red Maple)
Gibson F-9 Custom
1942 Strad-O-Lin
1948-54 Gibson LG-3
2011 Gibson J-45 True Vintage
2017 Martin HD-28 VTS Custom Shop
Bailey Mandolin Straps (NFI)
Bell Arm-rests (NFI)
Ken Willms- I echo Tim Burcham's remarks. You will love it...I know...Ken R...We'll miss seeing you down here at SPBGMA...we'll try to get up your way again soon...
D C Blood Mixt Company
'96 Ratcliff Silver Eagle/Angel
'09 Silverangel F5 distressed
'09 Ratcliff A model distressed
..Blue Chip pick user...
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Lovely, lovely mandolin, both Ken's should be very proud.
Lee Hill
Give it a cup of tea, a hug and a good lie down - it'll soon cheer up.
I have a friend that has 1 of these and it's an absolute killer.keep up the good work.
Beautiful...Ken Willms, welcome to the fold...
Mike
Those who think they should think, like they think others think they should think, need to think out their thinking, I think.
No envejecemos, maduramos. -Pablo Picasso
Thank you......
I am sure I will join the group of satisfied silverangel owners and be very happy this mandolin.
Only a few more days and I wil post upon receiving her.
Mandoman
[QUOTE=Ken Willms;1115877]Thank you......
I am sure I will join the group of satisfied silverangel owners and be very happy with this mandolin.
Only a few more days and I wil post upon receiving her.
Mandoman
[I'm sure I'm the only hell my Mama ever raised]
I recieved my new Silverangel on Friday. #330, (Annalee). This mandolin is a true work of art. The disteressing looks so real, the colors are perfect and the sound/tone are out of this world.
It plays like butter and the neck profile is just exactly what I wanted.
I have all of my mandolins set up exactly the same and I measured it up today thinking I may have to adjust it some but it came to me setup just exactly like all the others.
Wow, Ken Ratcliff, you are truly a master builder of mandolins. I have a Collings MF5. and two Weber Yellowstones that are all fabulous mandolins, but I think I have a new favorite.
And to think it will even sound better the more it is played.
I will try as soon as I can figure it out, to send some more pix or a video
Thank you again Ken
Mandoman
Thanks Ken, it always means so much when someone appreciates my work, there's no greater reward.
Thanks again and happy new year......
Beautiful mandolin!
You know about 3 maybe four years ago there was a little concert with a bunch of local bluegrass bands and some other area pickers in Hamilton, Ohio.
At the end of the concert I met a guy from the UK (I think he might have been from Wales? don't recall,) but wherever he was all excited about going down to the KY the next day to pick up a new mandolin from you -- I guess he had commissioned a mandolin from you. I'm sure he was pleased -- everyone there told the guy it would be a gooden fer sure!
Bernie
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Due to current budgetary restrictions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off -- sorry about the inconvenience.
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