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Thank you so much! :)

Hello! I am wondering if there are any case experts who might be able to help me identify this case that my 2007 Ellis F5 came in. I bought the mando used so I am not sure if it is the original one....

I think my MAS may be getting a resolution soon, or at least a focus on a specific model and brand. I am looking to purchase a Collings MF5 soon, but have never owned a Collings and am not very...

I think "Copperhead Road" comes to mind. I've also had lots of people ask for "Atlantic City"

I completely agree! Thank you all so much!

I have been eyeing this 1918 A4: https://www.talltoadmusic.com/product-page/1918-gibson-a4-professional-mandolin
...and noticed the different inlays. Would those have been original? Has anyone else...

This exactly. I am after varnish just because all of the mandos I've played that have blown me away have been varnish. And I am after a Mandolin that sounds and looks older than it is, which is...

There is the new 4th gen F5, and I am going to call Northfield and see if I can get it with a wide nut. I overlooked them for a while, but they are lovely looking and sounding instruments.

Yes indeed, that Kelly on MandoMutt is definitely on the "short list." I would say right now, I'm looking at a Northfield, Pava, or Kelly. Open to any other builders I should check out.

Thank you very much! I had ignored all of the previous non-Big Mon Northfields, but I like what I am seeing and hearing from the artist models, particularly the 5 bar model which I wouldn't expect....

Thank you for the warning, but I really loved the tone I got when I played the McClanahan in a store. I've also listened to a number of people with different styles play his instruments and I like...

Thank you for turning me on to these! I like what I am seeing and hearing, and the general tone Ms. Pava is getting is definitely in the ballpark of where I want to be.

Hello Friends,

I’ve been an active reader on the Cafe but have never posted, so apologies if I make any faux pas...

I am an F4 player, a 1920 Gibson F4 named Lulu to be exact (after a close...