The KM-950 is indeed an excellent instrument and the price would allow purchase of a tone-guard, arm rest, and a BlueChip should you choose per the good recommendation listed above.
If you want...
The KM-950 is indeed an excellent instrument and the price would allow purchase of a tone-guard, arm rest, and a BlueChip should you choose per the good recommendation listed above.
If you want...
I will dearly miss the TMS F5 Customs that were essentially bound versions of the *new F5G but I'm glad to see the larger frets and board...
They are excellent mandolins! I had one for several years and absolutely loved it. You're right that they have an incredible fit and finish. Enjoy!
I'm a hospital Registered Nurse and today was pretty rough. I was honestly fine until today. It's starting to take it's toll, or maybe I'm just rambling and tired after a bad shift. My wife and kids...
As noted above, really great timing and tone! Inspiring!
On the weighted bell curve of mandolins, I'd say the peak is near the $5k mark... Because at the far ends are basically a $350 starter and a $22,500 Gilchrist, and you could basically eliminate the...
Collings produces some of the best mandolins out there, and I say without hesitation they set the bar for consistency. Their fit and finish is second to none. Tone is subjective, you may or not like...
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I've been flatpicking the old guitar a little recently because I injured my foot in a rock climbing accident and I've had more time at home... It's been a ton...
Northfields are in a higher class than Eastman. Eastmans are great, the Northfields are just better...
Kentuckys have a traditional tone and in my opinion their finish of their master class...
I'm interested in this as well. I was hoping for better reviews on the baggs because I love the boost feature on the Venue DI preamp that you can use with it. Any suggestions on a boost DI preamp...
I need that Heiden!
Collings/Gibson; just one more!
Will it ever end?
I want that Ellis!
You say it plays like butter?
Trade for my Gilchrist?
Plays like butter huh?
I only eat margarine.
The scene in Louisville seems to be thriving...
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I'm starting to think you and the Gil are meant to be together.
When I hear your videos I personally think your style would be sweet on an Ellis or Dude, but you seem to prefer a...
I think it's pretty fun to follow along here...reading reviews of new mandolins and hearing some of them along the way.
This is the longest I've gone in recovery of MAS. I bought my Gibson F5...
Cotten Music and Carter Vintage in Nashville.
I've bought two mandolins over the years from Cotten, (as well as The Mandolin Store in AZ- but I've never been to TMS.)
Have a great trip!
Matt is an awesome teacher and Nashcamp is a blast. Great folks.
Take whichever mandolin you like playing better. (The Mix would be pretty great for Nashcamp unless you really like the other one...
I liked 1, then 3 was a close second, then 2. This is awesome since the heiden a5 is actually my "holy grail" mando (and I'm also pretty passionate about getting an Ellis a5 someday.) Thanks!
My...
Summit mandolins are total beasts. I really like the ones I've played. Very open and powerful.
I always wondered why they weren't talked about more!
Congrats.
If in some bizarre twist I happened upon a Loar, I'm in the sell camp too. Assuming I got $175k from it's sale, I'd buy about $40k worth of mandolins on the used market. Probably a Heiden, and maybe...
Gorgeous. Love how the entire design flows together, right down to the tailpiece complimenting the scroll. Beautiful.
I can only imagine how much this beloved site has driven up the value of our wonderful pieces of art/tools of the trade.
I think the price distribution of high dollar to low dollar mandolins is...
Beautiful! Enjoy it!