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My Red Diamond July 9 F style mando has the sound you are after. Unfortunately, the price tag isn’t a match. If I were you I would looke into a Buckeye mandolin made by Pete Hart. Check out...

I was introduced to Harold Budd from the collaboration he did with The Cocteau Twins on the Moon and the Melodies album. Much like you mentioned above this would be one of my top 5 desert island...

Ha! I'm trying to be good. I'm not worth of the Red Diamond let alone adding another one to make me feel even worse.

Ha! I'm trying to be good. I'm not worth of the Red Diamond let alone adding another one to make me feel even worse.

I'm actually trying to help narrow down a new mandolin for a friend. She's looking to upgrade from her Eastman mandolin. I realize she needs to play first to decide. We do have access to store...

I'm looking for feedback comparing these 2 mandolins. Would love to hear your thoughts if you have one or have had a chance to a/b against each other. Thanks!

I signed up for Matt Flinner's class yesterday that starts in March. Looking forward to it. Thanks all for your feedback.

Thanks for your feedback!

Who do you recommend between Mike Marshall or Matt Flinner?

The look and head shake from Matt Witler at 2:09 says it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLZSrKo7RN4

Thanks for the update Phil. I think I'm going to pull the trigger and get one an iPad Pro. Any other insights you'd like to share would be greatly appreciated.

I have the Red Diamond July 9 non-roasted mandolin. Exceptional in every way. I traded an Altman to get it from Morgan Music several years ago. The Altman was a fine mandolin but much prefer the...

I will be watching this thread for input as well. I'm looking to do the same thing. Thanks!

Chris Hillman playing his Red Diamond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw6d2p7Eyxk

Congratulations on your Red Diamond. Great playing. Great sound. I have a July 9, 23 voiced Red Diamond. Fabulous instrument.

Well that didn't last long… all 3 new Red Diamonds at Morgan Music are now sold.

I'm coming up on my year anniversary of owning my Red Diamond July 9 voiced mando (non-roasted). I traded an Altman mandolin to get it. The Altman was an exceptional mandolin and had a bit better...

John - mine is not a roasted version. And yes they are pricey. A friend of mine sold his Gilchrist to get a Red Diamond. That's how good they are (grin).

No financial interest on my part other than I have one of these mandolins and adore it. Just wanted to put it out there in case anyone is looking for a new Red Diamond. They also have a nice used...

Sorry about the small image I posted above. I'm not sure how to get it to read better.

I've never played a real deal Loar but I do have a Red Diamond voiced July 9, 1923 and I'm very happy with it. Here's an article about Don MacRostie, the builder and how he voices his mandolins to...

I would be interested in hearing about your favorite mandolin strap and who made it. I'm thinking of a braided strap but I'm a bit concerned about it stretching.

Thanks!

I'm very happy with my Red Diamond.

I have not. But I am fortunate to have a RD July 9 '23 voiced mandolin that I got from Morgan Music last January. It's sublime.

I bought the July 9, '23 voiced Red Diamond from Morgan Music in January. I have no regrets other than my playing ability doesn't warrant a mandolin of this calibre. I know Don is starting a new...