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My 2021 KM-1050 has a nice flame back. It’s hard to post pictures on here. (I’m on my iPhone 10.) I have some pictures on my page though It’s a great sounding mandolin..

An amazing restoration to watch! That's a beautiful Loar signed guitar! Glad to see these treasures are still around and can be preserved for future generations. :-)

Last September I traded a very beautiful sounding A model for a used 2021 KM-1050 at a local music store. I am VERY impressed with the Kentucky I traded for. BTW, I bought a new Gibson F5 in 1999,...

I met Bill Monroe in March of 1993, at the KY Opry in Draffenville, KY. He played a great show, even with an injury to his right hand from slipping on ice on his Cabin porch. My Dad took our picture...

Johnathan McClanahan

Happy New Year from Kentucky!!

I've noticed that Collins mandolins do retain their values, more than some well known makers. IMHO they are a good investment.

I tried my Pava A mandolin in the Gator case, and it didn’t fit. FYI. Also, TKL makes a nice case, if you can find one. I have the Gibson A resting in one.

I bought one for my KM-1050 and it’s a perfect fit with quality materials and plenty of cushion.211134

I agree with you, and Andrew is super nice as well. Eastman makes a good mandolin. They are well built with carved woods and traditional construction.

Brandon is super nice as well. I have purchased or traded some nice mandolins from him and his Dad over the past 37 years. You are in a very good place to learn. Good luck and enjoy the Journey!

He’s a great musician who loves what he does. I met him over 30 years ago, playing the banjo at a local monthly jam session. You are in good hands grasshopper!

HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY Mandolin Cafe, and THANK YOU Scott and the Moderators!! Three Cheers!!! Gene

Sam Bush played a similar looking mandolin in his early days with Bluegrass Alliance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6dNNjrJbUc

Thread title suggestion, “I was just gifted this.” Enjoy your banjolin!

My Gibson A is pretty loud if I want it to be. It was bought out of an antique store on Cape Cod, and it came with the original hard cloth case. The mandolin might have been stored for decades,...

I use EJ62’s on my 1916 Gibson A. They sound good and are easy on the neck and my fingers. I play at home, so loudness is not an issue for me. Congratulations on your Gibson A1.

Life is a cornucopia of unforeseen changes. Add this one to the long list of them. I'm very happy to have my Pava A5 Satin. :-)

Congratulations Sam & David!!!

Got the mirror and flashlight out and checked my Gibson A. The brace was still flush against the top. Cheers

Thanks for the reminder. I have a 1916 Blonde A that I will check. I have a dental mirror and small flashlight I have used in the past 3 years I’ve owned it. I use light gauge strings, and keep it...

I bought my Jack Tottle book in 1978, at the Jefferson Mall in Louisville, Ky. Still have it and the record, although the page binding has come loose. I learned several mandolin tunes out of it. The...

My 1916 Gibson A fits this perfectly, TKL7851, https://www.tkl.com/products?categories=mandolin

Merry Christmas to all, and Happy New Year!

It's heartwarming to read the stories told about David Surette and his wonderful, beautiful music. Such sad news. Rest in Peace David, and thanks for brightening our lives with your music!