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Martin, a great melody and well executed. Thanks for posting. -Old Dog-

I recently purchased an oval hole two-point from Howard (Sonny) and find it to be an excellent value, both in terms of fit/finish and sound. I have only played this one Morris, but if they are all...

Northwest Steve, Yes, I have played it a bit now and can tell you that it is a wonderful instrument. I have played a Breedlove (excellent playability and OK sound), an Ovation (excellent sound, but...

I thank everyone for their inputs. I took a look at the Morris two-point Northwest Steve pointed out. Pulled the trigger last night after speaking with Howard earlier in the day. My two-point should...

Hello everyone, I have been doing my homework for a while and have my choices narrowed to either Barry Kratzer or Howard Morris. I have decided that my purchase will be from a U. S. Manufacturer. I...

Thank you everyone for your insights and information. I am enjoying learning the mandolin and the help from Cafe members is a huge added benefit. There are several Flat Tops for sale and I will speak...

Choctaw61,
I always liked the sound of the mandolin and due to its small size figured it would travel better than larger instruments. I am looking forward to playing Folk, Celtic and some of my...

Hello everyone,
As a newbie to the mandolin world, I wondered if someone can fill me in on pros/cons to flat top mandolins. Are the tops thicker, stiffer or otherwise stronger to resist the force...

Can anyone tell me from experience whether Ovangkol is too soft to use as a fretboard wood? Any other issues with its use? Thanks.

Hello everyone, I'm new to the mandolin and the Cafe. Looking for a mandolin, I have come across Luthier Burgess. Does anyone have any information or first hand experience with these mandolins? ...