Nylon strings I'd imagine. Very common in the Scandinavian mandola type instrument. Ale moller plays one
Nylon strings I'd imagine. Very common in the Scandinavian mandola type instrument. Ale moller plays one
I'd love one of his guzoukis. Amazing looking instrument
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Give Kieran a shout here. He may have those strings too
http://www.moloneymusic.com/Products/Mandolin_Bouzouki_Family/Tenor_Mandola_and_Mandocello#nav10MandolinBouzoukiFamily
Can i second the APC cello. But consider the APC mondole. I have the 10 string model tuned cgdae. Amazing instrument for €400 odd. Kieran Moloney Music Shop is your man
They have a bouzouki for the same price. Do you think it would be up to the same standard David?
Has anybody got experience of Matsikas?
https://m.thomann.de/ie/matsikas_mandola_no_1.htm
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Davy Stuart custom guitar body bouzouki
On the bench now. Due soon I hope!
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5 course Apc mondol tuned cgdgd.
Iv done that and had one custom built but im going high end now. Davy Stuart is building me one?!
I remember asking Eddie about this. It was or seemed to be something he picked up in Germany. He called it a Citterna or something similar. It wasnt used much when the family band got together Eddie...
Here is one for all of you looking for an affordable mandocello. I got this on loan from Kieran Moloney to try it out. What a sound! And for around €400 you couldnt go wrong. Im a big fan of Apc...
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Cedar top,sappelle back and sides. Its built for sessions and busking so no frills. Solid and sounds great. Unbelievable price too.
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Apc om and my guitar zouk conversion
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Drilled the new holes, fitted the nut, sanded off the top coat of paint and brand name. Next job is plug those holes and string up. Im going with a standard zouk set. See how it goes
Going to see them tomorrow evening. Means getting two buses, a taxi and a long walk but by God I'll be there. I'll report more when i get back. Jealous much? Mmmmuuuhhhaaa!
Zoned for the six i would tink. Im getting the twin k and k pickup. If you want you can call down and have a play of it. I should have it done next week. You can join my new folk club too...
Day one:
Jasmine takamine acoustic guitar s34c
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Removed tuning machines and strings
Placed tailpiece but i may use the trapeze
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I know we all roll our eyes on this one, BUT. The question i have has not really been covered. I just got a lovely Takamine Jasmine guitar, on sale for literally €100. Ive spdant ages trying to...
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I like the simple design, it sounds amazing and at this...
Just received my new Apc om. Man its a great instrument for the price. Its the m305 model, spruce top and mahogany back and sides. 560mm scale. Big thanks to kieran in Moloney Music for goibg...
Same as myself so! Also i get the odd email from Andy. Two last week. Just chatting but such a approachable and nice guy