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  1. Anglocelt's Avatar
    Exceptional playing - touch, tone and feeling. Beautiful.
  2. Paul Statman's Avatar
    That's bostin, that is, David - and big congrats on 400 and the beautiful '23 snakehead, too!
  3. JeffD's Avatar
    One of the things I like about your playing here is the lack of craziness. A minimum of finger movement, no finger busting, or long reaches, no huge flying blind shifts up the neck. To the casual observer (not any of us mind you) it all just looks reasonable.

    Great job.
  4. Cheryl Watson's Avatar
    Very nice tone and playing! I think that is a special Gibson snakehead.
  5. Alfons's Avatar
    Congrats on 400! Wow. Thanks for all those Mandolin Mondays, and for the beautiful rendition of the Bach Prelude.
  6. Mando Esq's Avatar
    Congratulations, David!
  7. Jim Garber's Avatar
    What a sweet-sounding Mandolin Monday— this makes my day! Thanks,David!
  8. grassrootphilosopher's Avatar
    1. great "song selection"

    2. very well played!

    3. very nice mandolin with a teriffic sound

    4. nice camera work (by whom?) and overall video (including the sound department)

    5. teriffic idea, this Mandolin Monday; it is a No 1 resource to get to know the instrument its potential and their protagonists. Not only is this a labor of love but it pays off for anyone who is interested in this instrument and the music it can make.

    6. Chapeau and cheers for the next 8 years
  9. Joe Bartl's Avatar
    Sounds great, David. What strings do you have on that snakehead?
  10. mandopops's Avatar
    Well done, David. I agree with you, I love playing Bach pieces on my vintage Gibson ovals. The sound is so engaging.

    Joe B
  11. BillWilliams's Avatar
    Delightful sound on this one - thanks David.
  12. Flynx's Avatar
    Congratulations on hitting 400, David. Fantastic achievement that has done an amazing job of capturing & preserving Mandolin history. And celebrating with such a gorgeous piece of music, beautifully played as well.
    Can't wait to see what you do for the 500th edition
  13. Don Grieser's Avatar
    What a lovely melody played with great feeling. Thanks.
  14. Paul Statman's Avatar
    Beautiful. Thank you.
  15. darylcrisp's Avatar
    That was so good, I love this style of music.
  16. darylcrisp's Avatar
    That was so good, I love this style of music.
  17. acharman's Avatar
    Very nice. I do enjoy Ward's playing, particularly with Siger.
  18. Amandalyn's Avatar
    Lovely!
  19. mandrian's Avatar
    Lovely tune, beautifully delivered.


    Regards,
  20. Chuck Leyda's Avatar
    Wonderful playing and a wonderful instrument. I've never encountered a Shippey here in the US but I hope to someday. Love the sound. Thanks!
  21. cayuga red's Avatar
    Simply beautiful tune and exquisite playing. The Shippey is a gorgeous instrument.
  22. Alfons's Avatar
    Nice tune and recording.
  23. Robert lunsford's Avatar
    This brought tears to my eyes, having just lost my Mom. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this!
  24. Alfons's Avatar
    Nice music, and all mandolins! What could be better?
    Nice to see Owen lending a hand to this latest project.
  25. dang's Avatar
    Great picking!

    What timing, they are in my town (Omaha, NE) tomorrow and my band is opening for them...
  26. Paul Statman's Avatar
    Bostin!
  27. cayuga red's Avatar
    What a mandolin player and what a mandolin!
  28. William Smith's Avatar
    KOOL tune indeed!
  29. Alfons's Avatar
    Smokin!
  30. Frankdolin's Avatar
    That would be a hard, Yeah !!!
  31. Scot63's Avatar
    Very nice playing.
  32. AaronVW's Avatar
    Great playing!
    One more edit for David's entry, though; it's not a Brock, it's a Nova (named after my oldest daughter).

    Built along with it's black topped sister in 2018 in Longmont, CO.
  33. Alfons's Avatar
    Sounded just as nice the fourth time through.
    Updated Aug-07-2023 at 11:09pm by Alfons
  34. Mandolin Cafe's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Don Grieser
    Thanks, Don. I've edited David's entry.
  35. cayuga red's Avatar
    Fine effort! That Brock octave really shines.
  36. John Soper's Avatar
    Nice way to start the week!
  37. Don Grieser's Avatar
    Great tune and playing!

    Those aren't the links for the Cody Sisters. Here are the right links.

    https://thecodysistersmusic.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/thecodysisters/
    https://www.facebook.com/codysisters
    https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCodySisters
    Updated Aug-07-2023 at 10:00am by Don Grieser
  38. William Smith's Avatar
    NICE!
  39. BillWilliams's Avatar
    Great to hear.
  40. Steve Roberts's Avatar
    A beautiful instrument superbly played- what a great way to start the week. Thanks Tony!
  41. Alfons's Avatar
    Beautiful arrangement, and the sound that instrument brought out of you was just great. Masterfully played.
  42. Paul Statman's Avatar
    Bostin! Bravissimo, Tony!
  43. Billy Packard's Avatar
    Bravo Tony!
  44. Hubs's Avatar
    With no words I can express how much I like that! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
  45. Brian Ebie's Avatar
    Beautiful, and joyful playing, Tony. Just what I needed to hear this morning. Thanks!!
  46. ccravens's Avatar
    Loved it!
  47. Andy B's Avatar
    That’s a beautiful arrangement beautifully performed. Maybe Florence Blakey played Moonglow on 75753 when it was new(er). If so, you are taking that mandolin back to its musical roots. Thanks for brightening my morning.
  48. Todd Bowman's Avatar
    Beautiful arrangement! It does show off the sustain of that F5! Bravo! Thanks for sharing!
  49. Mike Marshall's Avatar
    Wonderful playing my friend
  50. blidgood's Avatar
    Lovely, Callum!
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