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My Summit Mandolin arrived and it is an excellent Mandolin. I was pleased with the build, finish and sound. A really loud Mandolin that plays like butter. I could not be happier with the instrument....

Sounds like Paul no longer makes or taking a break from making Mandolins . Hope he hasn’t quite all together building as everyone seems to love his Mandolins. Summit owners should hold on tight to...

Yeah, I sent an email and never got a response. I ordered a used Summit S/A made in 2007. It should arrive this week. As with all on-line orders I have not played or listen to the Mandolin, but I...

Can anyone educate me on the various Summit Mandolin models. Is the 200 S/A model the same as the Artist model? Seems like they are great Mandolins from the post I have read. However I have had some...

True and wise!

Don’t get me wrong I interested in tone and playability, however typically my satisfaction with a Mandolin is directly related to what I paid for it. For example I was searching for a second Mandolin...

I love it when a plan comes together! I think a lot of folks miss out because they refuse to even consider a Gibson made in the 70’s. I too believe some were not so good and others very good. If the...

It does seem after NAAM you I see a better stock of Kentucky Mandolins available from retailers. Reverb always has tons of Eastman Mandolin and so do a lot of retailers. Always wondered if Kentucky...

I forgot about the very nice standard grey tweed Airloom case. Seem very solid and should provide more than adequate protection for every day use. The case opens completely so no heavy lid crashing...

Northfield arrived today! Ben Clark is a great dealer, he packed the Mandolin very secure. Fast shipping and gave me a very nice leather Mandolin strap to match the Northfield. My first impression...

I find it encouraging and appreciate hearing your satisfaction with your recent Northfield purchase! Really making me glad I purchased it. It’s in the mail and looking forward to having it in my...

Yea, I purchased the Amber Northfield. I too have been eyeing for a while and thought I better pick it up because who knows when you’ll find another for sale. I watched a couple Video lessons where...

I feel good about buying the Northfield. I appreciate the feedback and suggestions about on-line lessons. Like I said the Northfield price point was in the range that I could have bought a nice used...

I appreciate the information and feedback! I always thought having an instructor would be great support especially when investing into a new instrument. Thank you!

I purchased a new Northfield F5S and should arrive this week. I had a chance to hear it on a video clip. I’m hoping it will be the Mandolin that I keep. I purchased the Northfield from Banjo Ben...

Does anyone know if a TKL Ovation Case Rectangular will fit a regular sized F mandolin? I was wondering as most Ovations I have seen have different body shapes. I have noticed several ovation...

Thank you for the link to the La Bella strings. I think I will order and give them a try. Hopefully they sound as good as the packaging art which I really like.

I tried a pack of J73 today because my local music store was out of J74 my usual gauge.
You can really notice the lack of tone, however I found them quite enjoyable and refreshing to play. I love...

Thanks for the post, the man changed the way we judge cases with an innovative design that was fitting for our prized instruments. RIP

I purchased a nice used TKL Mandolin Case. My decision to buy was helped because it had fee shipping. The case arrived at my door from USPS, but was surprised as it was sent with no box, The case...

I’m a little late to the conversation, but I have to say I’m a big fan of all the F9’s I have played. I think you made an excellent choice and it will not take long to fall in love with the sound and...

It’s taken me sometime to realize Mandolins are strange and wonderful instruments that requires a skilled professional to make them their best. I sent a Mandolin to Steve at Cumberland Acoustic’s for...

I played one years ago. I recall it was a real looker and seem to play and sound ok. I remember wondering if it had an ebony fingerboard because it looked like ebony. I played it at a show so it was...

An interesting post that requires each individual to be retrospective in the way they value their hobby and financial situation. MAS can have a powerful hold on me. I’ve made some mistakes that I...

Yes, The Mandolin World Headquarters. Thanks for correction, it really is a cool name. Figures I screw up a perfectly good name.