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Folkway Music relocated to Waterloo a few years ago -- they used to be in Guelph. Both Twelfth Fret and Folkway Music have websites you can browse inventory on, but like most acoustic instrument...

Where are you in Ontario? If in GTA or that region, check out Twelfth Fret (on Danforth) in Toronto, or Folkway Music in Waterloo. Both are reputable and knowledgeable dealers in both new and used...

Big Slowdowner fan here, for many years!

I had a Sawchyn O2-C exactly like the one at Greg's, except blonde instead of sunburst -- Peter custom made it for me, but I sold it recently to a close friend locally. Beautiful instrument --...

Peter Sawchyn in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, makes a BeaverTail-style OM and/or zouk (and mandolin and 'dola as well), which is very similar in design to the old Flatirons. I had one with an OM...

I suspect there is a never-ending littany of problems folks have had with instruments and customs of various countries. I shipped a mandolin (US made) from Canada to USA via UPS, and it was held up...

Good catch, George! I also have a '20 Gib A-4 (sunburst), all original with all its parts and case. I've had it for about 25 years now -- don't play it much anymore, as I have some other players --...

I have a set of three white Wegen M150 1.5-mm picks that I bought years ago and essentially never used -- Too thick for me for Irish trad style I play. If interested in them, send me a private...

In Canada, Peter Sawchyn, Regina, SK.

Gruhn's and Carter Vintage -- maybe leave your credit card at home!!

Barry -- I sent you a PM.

Cool! Keep me posted...

I agree with multidon -- the Access Three bag (note: NOT Access One) is made of tough stuff and works pretty well for carting the mando around for classes, camps and festivals, as does the Travelite...

The one that got away...'88 Flatiron A-5 Artist -- 'wish I still had it!!

Good catch!! 'Shoulda kept mine!

Lloyd LaPlant -- well-known mandolin and guitar maker in Minnesota. He's not in Twin Cities, but north in Grand Rapids.

Marla will be teaching mandolin again at this year's O'Flahertys Irish Music Retreat in Texas in October.

Beautiful condition!! Case too! I have a 1918 mandola and it has the same style of bridge.

I had a Beavertail octave mandolin for awhile with similar woods -- very well made and great sound. I don't have it anymore but still have a couple of other Peter Sawchyn instruments -- a carved OM...

The "mandolino" is one of only two known, and the guitar is one of three (possibly four?) known, so the collection together with the Strad violin family instruments is unique. The museum also has a...

There are a number of Celtic-style CDs out there that focus on the mandolin and/or mandolin family instruments. In addition to Marla Fibish (already suggested), check out a couple by NH-area...

I second Bratsche -- Sawchyn Beaver Tail mandolin from Regina, Canada is a great value, especially with the low value of the Canadian dollar relative to US$. I had a Beaver Tail OM that sounded...

I wish!!!

I heartily endorse these comments! I've traveled considerable distance (from Canada) to attend the O'Flaherty retreat five out of the past six years, and all have been a wonderful three-day...

I agree 100%, Darren is a really fine mandolin and tenor banjo player. I saw him while on tour accompanying David Francey over a year ago, and he presently plays with the Cape Breton trad band, Coig....