Both made in China, no? One company likely pays its craftsman more than the other. You do get what you pay for
Both made in China, no? One company likely pays its craftsman more than the other. You do get what you pay for
Well, I’m 70 and I do shit all the time that I shouldn’t do, so I say go for it! lol
Welcome to the centre of the mandolin universe! There is no turning back
Nice looking mando
Looks like a 523, I used to have the 526 next to it
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This is a 1988 Flatiron with ohc 205590
I have delved deep, but not deep enough apparently…. Montana Flatirons
First two digits: the year, 2nd two: the month and last 4, the number made.. was the serial number reset on the first day of...
Good news!! I won’t be checking the classifieds hourly anymore…. Just picked up a 1988 Flatiron F5 Artist
I’m stoked!!
Does this seem normal or should I try harder?
My first “good” one was a Collings MT... nuff said
Bob Givens made some very fine and excellent sounding instruments, but they were not made of the fanciest woods
If I get one, I’ll post some comments!
This is the best quote I've ever read on the internet, But I can't prove it..:))
Add Paul Duff as well
Thanks for the replies, just to clarify....the top is still perfectly arched. But the top has been distorted by the two feet of the bridge. The inner sides of my F holes are lower (1/8") than the...
It's x braced, varnish and red spruce.
Hi Flatrock....Bit of a long story, The previous owner went to Heiden looking for a new mandolin, he took the Duff with him to get it set up. Of course he bought a new Heiden so he put the Duff up...
I've been buying and selling on the Cafe for years, but this is my first post on the forum. Not much of a chatter....lol Anyhow, I just acquired this Duff F5, and It is such a great mando. I had to...