Mike Compton and Ronnie McCoury both wielding Gilchrists are high on my list
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Mike Compton and Ronnie McCoury both wielding Gilchrists are high on my list
Looks like a bunch of AL Smart instruments. At least going by the headstock logo
Looks like there’s an A model in this batch. I thought Matt alternated between his F’s and A’s from batch to batch. Either way looks great! Couldn’t be happier with mine.
Thanks Evan! #68 is phenomenal, and only getting better since it’s only about 4 months old. I asked Matt for a Sullivan inspired headstock with just the subtle flowerpot inlay and he went above and...
Looks like it’s already sold pending approval. That’s the one before mine from the recent batch of A’s he completed this summer. Really cool he used the same top wood that’s on Ella, which if unless...
Here’s a cool interview with Sierra where she talks about the difference between playing with Bela vs the recordings she did with Sturgill Simpson. It’s a small relief to know that even she has to...
By not playing chop chords, I was referring specifically to the four finger basic BG major chop chord. I think I remember hearing that as a youngster, she couldn't make the reach with her left hand...
I’d love to see her go into her rhythm playing in great detail. It’s so unique, and rarely uses those ol chop chords.
It says “video is private” when I click on the link
It’s a snug fit, but I got no issues leaving the Tone Guard on when I put the Pava back in the superior case it came with. Armrest too
I also asked for one on the darker side. Mine’s gonna be made from wood from his Sullivan stash, both the Sitka and Maple. Did you have specific bracing to try and get that darker sound? Also the...
I’m also curious about this. The pictures on his website of this newest batch were out of this world! I got an A coming up in the next one and can’t wait. Matt’s instruments somehow look like they...
It’s one of those instruments that hasn’t made the site yet, but it’s there. Perks of living close to a great shop I guess. They have this gorgeous Collings “Blue Spruce” topped 00 that I got to see...
NFI there is a beautiful Pomeroy F-4 at AMW here in Pittsburgh. It’s definitely a different animal than the old Gibson oval holes I’m used to playing. Those Austin luthiers really seem to know their...
I love that cut out pickguard on the Monteleone. What a unique and beautiful looking mandolin
On the newest Doc and Dawg live album from Acoustic Disc, Grisman has a little banter section before the song My Long Journey Home called “two dollar remarks” Where he mentioned he wanted to call the...
1000% sounds like Dawg to me on BB. Where it’s clearly Sam on the title cut, Old Train, Ginseng Sullivan, and Blue Railroad Train. After a show once I was asking Sam about the song Manzanita, and he...
Happy Birthday Dennis! from me and my lovely Pava you graciously helped me obtain. Best wishes, for one of the best guys!
“Revival” the Sam Bush story is a good one. Lots of fellow mandolin players interviewed. From Thile, Hull, to late Jeff Austin.
I saw on Sierra’s Instagram that she was recently at Sam’s home. Looks like they were playing catch and hopefully recording something. She did hint at a project in the works. I agree the two have a...
Count me in as another who would put Travellers on their list of all time favorite albums. I know there is/was a Reischman version of Como Llora Una Estrella on MandoZine. I actually learned it for a...
Bill, the new Stiver looks great and probably sounds even better! I love the sideways logo on his A style headstock, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else do that. Did you go with a Red Spruce top? Or...
That’s fantastic Bill! Glad your wait is finally over. Lou’s A models all seem to be great, with a little darker sound than his F’s. I’d go as far to say I’ve never heard even a mediocre one. Then...
Remember too, nobody's perfect... Case and point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsSPiotYUc4
Look for it at about 52ish seconds. So he is human after all!
I had a great MF for about eight years. Though it was a custom Englemann topped one. After trying many different strings and gauges I landed on the GHS 270’s being the best fit. I really liked the 16...