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I'm not informed with what 'heavy handed' tactics were employed by Gibson, but nothing gets done without lawyers getting involved and that's when some folks will see that as heavy handed....

Couldn't agree more with you. Thankfully there are many gifted players and there's a ton of things to admire about Mr. Grisman, but the shear volume and remarkable variety of his compositions is...

Not here to defend Gibson, but in 130 years you're going to have some ups and downs. When you go back through the eons you will see most of our legends with their beloved Gibson F5 in their hands....

Not that many areas where 'pushing the envelope' means doing your best to go back in time a 100 years. Congrats Apache and thanks for sharing your beauty. You prob don't give a whit, but I'll bet...

I agree . . . I just saw this 1929 being talked about over on a FB group. This top is exactly what I like to see & one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. He said it was completely original.

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[QUOTE=tonyw;1932732]That link is broken
https://gazette.gibson.com/gear/gibson-launches-the-1923-f-5-master-model-reissue-and-f-5g/

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Seems like a respectable endeavor by Gibson. Since 20k brings in the wares of practically every great mandolin builder in the world, if you had that amount budgeted, would this new Gibson reissue be...

Nice job Nick. I love the speed neck on mine, feels and plays great. Wow, you also reprofiled the neck - what's up next, regraduating the top? ;)

Played so beautifully and expressively by this trio.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fquRx0Gyqk

Perhaps you could find someone on Etsy. I love the idea and don't think it's a bit blingish. I think it's an untapped area for innovation, esp for the smaller builders. There's only a handful of...

I don't think it will necessarily decrease the value one bit. Both tweaks are very common. I don't ever recalll an ad saying, "discounted due to Fla scoop / speed neck". Many builders purposely beat...

Anthony Hannigan - aka Music Moose could blaze around the neck at breakneck speeds.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYfN8tWXf8

Plenty of good choices. Older Gibson A4s can be had under 2k. I'll second Ken Ratcliff and Howard Morris (a 2pt in the classifieds). I owned a RAG F model and it was quite good for the dollars. Good...

My observations - I've owned two NF5-S and 3 Gibson F5 Ferns, a '03 and '13 and my keeper a 2000 Sim Daiey. The Gibsons are a bit heavier in hand and I like that. I think they also reflect an overall...

The rocks upon which we stand and pick.

Mandolin Tuner EM-1 is my current fav. Like all the others, but seems usefully more stable than some.

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I've tired several phone app tuners and they're all pretty good, but I'm really liking this one. Seems very easy and precise to tune with. Not affiliated, just think it's one worth trying.

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Yeah, I guess every genre has one ...... and ole Tom sure can play!

I think that the pick is the single biggest contributor to the sound you make. Since the mando is a already a treble-ly instrument, most agree that you'll benefit from a thicker / heavier pick to...

Really interesting thread by Marty Jacobson on AI mandolin designs - https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/163474-Midjourney-AI-is-learning-how-to-draw-mandolins

We can't possibly imagine...

I see it basically as a cost / benefit analysis. Depending on what you're into, the benefits would vary. If you play a lot of traditional, classical style and esp. play in a group setting, the...

Your first post! Have Fun!

Your first post!!! No Mandoden, thank you! And, you're welcome ..... have Fun ;)

A big date today indeed. He'll be celebrated on his 200th too I'm quite sure. This tribute concert sponsored by Gallagher Guitars is great, with lots and lots of Doc back stories. Happy Birthday Big...

Does this count?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0lTd939Dd8