Hey Dem, I don't think you have broken any rules, there have been other such posts over the years. Sorry I have no info, I'm not even familiar with the member at all, but do note that folks often...
Hey Dem, I don't think you have broken any rules, there have been other such posts over the years. Sorry I have no info, I'm not even familiar with the member at all, but do note that folks often...
As you know, Demetrius, I love my A model. They are exceptional mandolins and have their own voice. The only other one I have played was my friend’s Due which was very similar to mine.Congratulations.
There is an appreciation of the grace of line in pretty much all of Bill’s projects. I watched him make a simple “straight line” knife rack and even that was “elegant”.
Broke the mould after him!
Sound fantastic! Congrats:)
My first glance was somewhat of a double take too. Thread title seems a bit ominous.
Beautiful, the one piece back is stunning, thanks for sharing.
When I first glanced at the title, I read "Bill Haley's last L-5" -- and I thought he played a Super 400! lol
Sorry, guitar nerd, no mandolin content.
Rock Around The Clock!
Bill is a real joy to talk with regardless of subject matter, I have spent hour upon hour enjoying a glass and talking until the wee small hours of the morning. His ability to explain how and why...
Where's a picture of his violin you have?
Dem..both of those F5's just sound like perfectly functioning sound chambers. You can hear the precision...to think Bill created 12 mandolins in total. A master of his craft. I would love to see Bill...
Wonderful instruments. I was able to get one of his bows and haven't picked up another bow since. I've played the fiddle for 40+ years and while I have the fiddle I'll likely always play, I never...
Those seem quite special indeed. I've been meaning to try Old Growth's. One of these days. Seem to have all the ingredients of a killer Loar clone.
Fantastic Mando you have there. Heirloom material for sure.:)
Wow. Definitely has the tone and power.
No envy at all. Just the wish that you´ll enjoy the instrument in good health in a good way. Whenever I pick up my instruments my heart is with it. The tones I produce bring me joy. May it be the...
Demetrius, that’s great! Glad that you have another piece of Bill’s craftsmanship! A better home it would only have if it was with ME!
Congratulations on the mandolin.
Definitely special Dem...thx
Very nice, Dem! Can’t wait to hear more from the newer one…
Congrats Demetrius... I had a chance to play that one and I thought it was an exceptional instrument/work of art. Amazing to think of how few instruments Bill actually produced. No doubt he is one of...
Love it! It that a Rob Anderson double mandolin case? I had him make me one that I used for quite a while.
Wonderful!
How much do you want for that bow ;)
That's a keeper Dem!
Nice slice of mando history...
Good news. With any luck I will have it on Thursday… fingers crossed.
197541 A great show last night at the Aladdin in Portland. I think David said this was his first performance in 2 years. He did a bunch of new material they had never performed before including a...