I am certain that instruments turn over for a variety of reasons. Personally, I am always in pursuit of a particular sound, feel, playability, etc which may or may not actually exist. I do feel...
I am certain that instruments turn over for a variety of reasons. Personally, I am always in pursuit of a particular sound, feel, playability, etc which may or may not actually exist. I do feel...
From today's classifieds: https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/206576#206576
"As Pava Knesevic is set to hang up the spurs within the next year, her astounding mandolins seem a safe bet to only ascend...
We have been making adjustments as there have been several unforeseen events recently. There are still a few A models in progress but I don't think there will be many more
Yesterday I received my copy of the April 2022 edition of Bluegrass Unlimited. There is a great article in the issue about Pava Knezevic and Tom Ellis. I was excited to see it and wanted to share...
While I have no idea whether or not these issues on a very young mandolin were caused by user abuse/neglect or structural failure associated with the build, it would be enough to make go another...
Nice Ivan!
For those who don't want to wait, this 2014 Ellis just landed in the classifieds....
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/184387#184387
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Congrats Ivan! Looks like you got the one based on a Loar. I bet it's a monster. Enjoy!
Gorgeous! And I’ll bet it sounds as good as it looks!
Bought mine from UK company Pinegrove Leather. One of these - https://www.pinegroveleather.com/mandolin/ms37-1-2-mandolin-strap-f-shape
They do a range of suitable mandolin straps but that one is...
While we're on books, I'll throw in a shout out for Tristan Scroggins' How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days: Daily Lessons for Absolute Beginners.
Useful for more than just absolute beginners, and a...
This video is especially made for Cafe members! I know we always talk a lot about equipment, and picks are definitely no exception here. So I thought I'd make an exhaustive review of the Apollo pick...
It might serve you well to do significantly more research on the current state of mandolin building. CNC is used widely, to differing degrees, among builders. Collings has been a leader on that front...
Just a quick video I made for the start of the new year on the right hand and working up speed.
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If you have any burning mandolin questions let me know, i want this new video series...
These are gone! Fast!
I remember doing this last year and also remember other Cafe members doing the same before. It's fun!
I have some extra picks if anyone's interested.
If you want these (all of them) let me know...
Stew-mac was never the cheapest place around. Since the buy out, they are now perhaps the most expensive.
They sell stuff you can't get anywhere else. Most of what they sell is of high quality....
Years back they changed engraving methods. I have no idea what they are doing now but the older ones were really nice. Look at the worm under set. I believe those were hand engraved. The worm over...
Drop-dead gorgeous, top to bottom.
Here's a few pics of #500 since the above link is gone193137
I never get tired of watching this.
For all of us waiting for our Ellis mandolin, the wait will be well worth it. We will be amply rewarded with a beautiful mandolin built by one of the best teams in the business. Tom, take your time...
A beauty so far!! I'm 546, so here's hoping Tom has a speedy recovery. :)
I saw an announcement a while back that Christian had left the shop, so things might be a bit backed up.
When I ordered #484, I was told the wait would be 9 months. Then the pandemic hit and I think that has spread out a lot of their production time. It enabled a few discussions with Tom during the...
So I am really into the western novels of Louis L'Amour. In the books, the Texas Rangers and other cowboy type good guys are often out on the range when a weather phenomenon called a "Norther" sweeps...