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Dang it! I stopped checking this group for a month and it comes to life! I guess I'll wait for the next one. Anyone interested in a monthly gathering?

Hey folks. In my constant search for the end of the interwebs, I came upon a majestic beast called Thomastik. They apparently have a wound A strings, which is intriguing to me since I prefer the...

Thanks for the reply and anecdote, Nick! So cool to hear the other side of story!

I had the pleasure of listening to Ronnie pick last night in Minneapolis. For this leg of the tour they has Andy Falco from The Infamous String Dusters on Guitar. It was amazing! They played a Dawg...

What's worse:

a. this thread
b. that song
c. the singer's outfit

I coincidentally came across and watched that video on youtube last night. I would not let that fellow work on my ~$2.5k mando, let alone a loar if I had one. He justifies his sloppy work with...

Agreed. Ugly, way overworked, way too ornate, etc. I would not buy one even if I had the $$$$. I would rather have a Gil or Duden for that kind of bread any day.

This is a cool example of builders and forum members working together! As a funny comparison/ anecdote. I have a F made by Holoubek a small luthier in the Czech Republic. I think he ran out of...

Yeah, with all due respect, this is a bad idea. The heart ache that you'll feel when you space and over wind a G string and crack the top of your mando, break the bridge, the neck, etc. isn't worth...

Seriously? they took out his original "recontructed" F5?! That is such a shame. This is why I value sites like this so much...we need to preserve this music and it's history for the coming...

I think Heiden Mandos don't get talked about all that much for the same reason Dudenbostel mandos don't get talked about that much. Most know they are top notch, both are arguably one of the 5 best...

I discovered Yank Rachell the other day so I've been listening to a ton of his stuff. Blues Mandolin is new to me and awesome! Also I've been listening watching a few Peter Ostroushko videos on...

Second this...Greg gave me the rounded version of his Ivoriod pics. They are amazing. Similar shape to Dawg pics, which I also love.

Not my style, but it's gorgeous art none-the-less. I don't think I could bring myself to play that for fear of scratching it :) If it sounds half as good as it looks, you're set. congrats!

Not...

Thanks! I will figure out how to record a soundclip and post in asap. Though it might be a few weeks due to work.

Thank you! I also started a Holoubek Mandolin Group here:

http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/group.php?groupid=290

I posted some pics of my new (to me) Holoubek in a Flickr album.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070364@N08/sets/72157646686811583/

Also, I created a social group for those interested in...

Here is the link to my flickr album with images of my mando!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070364@N08/sets/72157646686811583/

Thanks for the reply and info! There is no label. He just signed and numbered it in the center inside of the back.

Can anyone help me identify anything about this mando based on the serial number? For example year of build, etc.?

I'll re-iterate what others have already said. Save up until you have the extra $200 over the $500 you'd spend on an MK, and get the eastman 315 ($700). It's at least twice as good for less than...

I owned one years ago. I kept it for a couple of months then sold it. It's just not practical for the following reasons:

1. It doesn't sound good, especially considering the price.
2. I don't...

Hi All!

I'm happy to say I just received a Holoubek F5 that I purchased from a store in MO. I don't know much about the history of the instrument, or anything really. It is number 131/42. He...