I was walking down the street in search of a pint one rainy night in Portland, when I got to the door of the pub a small chalk board was propped up exclaiming tonight, Andy Irvine!! If memory serves,...
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I was walking down the street in search of a pint one rainy night in Portland, when I got to the door of the pub a small chalk board was propped up exclaiming tonight, Andy Irvine!! If memory serves,...
That's sad news, I had the good fortune to catch Dennis and Martin Hayes a number of times live. Always a stellar performance from those two, I will hunt up my Martin Hayes CDs tonight and have a...
I would contact Steve Rossow, I'm not sure if he's doing repairs these days but worth contacting. He knows his stuff. He has a website under his name I believe.
Picked up Billy Strings latest record "Renewal" today, wow I have to say Great Music! Really enjoying the song writing and excellent playing. I hadn't heard much about its release. They happened to...
Glassweb, just commenting on the first price increase I've personally noticed as per topic of the post. Since I own an Ellis mandolin I say more power to Tom and anyone else that feel they can build...
Shannon Heaton is also a fantastic trad flute player and teacher. Check out her music with her guitarist husband Matt Heaton. Good stuff!
Sad, I live on the Oregon coast, will keep an eye out on Craigslist etc. I was in Portland overnight about a month ago and someone tried to steal a tire off my pickup. Crazy times we live in.
Just noticed the new Ellis F5 in the classifieds is close to 15k.
Wow I thought that was fantastic, looking forward to seeing them on tour in January!
I had the privilege of seeing Sean and Paddy Keenan on a rainy night in Oregon over 20 years ago. Still remember it was a magical night of music. Small venue, an intimate setting and was very...
I have a pretty large collection of Blue/Newgrass records but I would love to find a nice copy of Mike Marshalls Gator Strut. That one has eluded me.
That great tune is on the album" Hull and Larson Double Cappuccino" there was a transcription of this floating around at one time. Mandolin Magazine I think? I'll try to dig it out. If I find it I'll...
I'd go with the RM-1, it can be played very quietly and sweet or as loud as you like, it's really a versatile mandolin.
I have a copy so I know it's available although my sleeve looks different then the one above, mine's a simple black and white sleeve. Great music, I'd contact Mike directly or through the Monroe...
Just picked up the Hot Rize 40th anniversary album and the Earls of Leicester Live at the CMA Theater, great!
Guess I can't come up with five but I really appreciate "The Travelin McCourys" 2018 release on vinyl, sounds great.
I agree with you Tim but if some modern tops are being carved too thin the time might be sooner than later. The Luthier I'm referring to who I don't want to name without his knowledge has a real...
I spoke to a prominent Luthier recently about this subject, he's convinced that a majority of tops are being carved too thin and will have issues. It's a fine line.
I prefer the EXP 74cm over the ghs on my Ellis A5. I like the .16 A string and 11.5 E.
Al,
The Mill Valley Waltz transcription is in the Tone Poems for mandolin book which I think is still available. Great tune!
I have to agree with Trevor, I think the Ellis is in another league, I own both an Ellis A5 and A4. I no longer have any Gibsons.
I've found Chris Thiele's arpeggio exercises from his homespun dvd really helped me build speed and learn the fretboard well.
Hey fscotte,
In my Mandolin building days (early 2000s) I had the same idea, I'd hang a for sale sign off the instrument as I walked around festivals etc. Rarely did I have someone...
Also check out the great Bob Weir documentary on Netflix "The Other One"
What a beauty! Mandobar after you've purchased this mandolin please let us know what you think.