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You really should play before you buy to find the sound you are looking for. The Pava I owned was very sweet sounding, but on the quiet side. The MT I have is the best mandolin for me; it sounds...
Big Bends Nut Sauce works for nut and saddle.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NutSauce--big-bends-nut-sauce-in-groove-luber-1.5cc-tuning-lubricant
I try different strings (different gauges, metal, etc.) once in a while, but always come back to J74s on my MT and Thomastick Mittels on my old A2 oval hole.
That was great! Speed and timing (which I struggle with) were excellent.
I have a CA on my 1921 A2. It is great!
I know! And then this incredible piece of art gets listed!
https://themusicemporium.com/new-arrivals/ellis-f5-reserve-w-torch-wire-inlay-and-engraved-tailpiece-8171
Sorry I can't help locate the EP, but they are featured in the latest issue of the
Fretboard Journal.
For an early Mother's Day gift I surprised my wife, a huge Steve Van Zant and Springsteen fan, with tickets to a Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul show in Asbury Park Wednesday night.
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Putting aside the handmade / factory discussion, a preowned Collings MT with wide nut option is a great choice.
Hey Headstock - congratulations - sounds like a great find! Can you post some photos?
Great catch! The last line "one of the best luthiers in the business" sure is something to go on. I hope he responds.
Thank you for going above and beyond Tommcgtx!
Thanks Jim. The seller had no info and Googling didn't yield any info.
It probably is a one-off, though Mr/Ms Blackwell was pretty talented - it is pretty well made, fit and finish are really good.
"The wear on that mandolin is “honest play wear” and shouldn’t effect price."
I believe the wear shown will affect the price - especially the nicks, scratches and dings on the peghead overlay.
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Fix it and play it - then you will realize it's true value!
The Jayhawks visited WFUV (Public Radio Station at Fordham) recently. Not a TD Concert but has mandolin and great songs from their latest album.
Hi All
Josh Gemmell at Japarts.ca was able to get Gotoh tuner buttons for me. They were the tuners supplied on my Pava Pro A style.
Sully's straps are great. Sully is great to work with and he'll make you a strap that fits perfectly.
sullysstraps.com
Like Fatt-dad, I use Thomastiks on my 1921 A2. They are smooth and balanced; perfect for Celtic, Old time and fiddle tunes. They are initially expensive, but they last so long that they are quite...
Pick holder?
Best wishes from me as well. His knowledge and class are unparalleled. I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe a number of years ago and had him do some work on my F9. A great experience all the...
+1 for Sully's