Re: Domestic Flat Tops
Only ones I can respond about are the Flatirons, which are (were) excellently made instruments, surprising "voice" for their simple construction. I've been playing a Flatiron 3-K "bouzouki" (actually an octave mandolin) for more than 25 years, and I purchased a Gibson "A/N Custom" which was a dressed-up Flatiron "pancake" signed by Steve Carlson. Another excellent instrument.
The Mid-Missouri/Big Muddy instruments get generally excellent reviews here on the Cafe, but other than three minutes at a dealer's a few years ago, I haven't played one. I do think that the "flat top" is an underrated style, providing very good sound at a reasonable price.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
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