While at IBMA, I got to hold and play the new Loar copy and I was mst impressed. Fit and finish was spectacular, with what appeared to be a varnish finish; the mandolin was light but not too light,...
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While at IBMA, I got to hold and play the new Loar copy and I was mst impressed. Fit and finish was spectacular, with what appeared to be a varnish finish; the mandolin was light but not too light,...
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A new Kimble oval hole, next to an older Kimble f hole mandolin. Distinctly different sounds and both very pleasing to hear.
[QUOTE=beedlo;1910548]I understand it's probably a somewhat weird request, but here it is.
I want to buy a somewhat decent F-style mandolin (that I won't have to upgrade from)
Would love to...
Thanks for that wonderful story of Bill’s life
Geno, thanks for the review. Very informative and good to know that hand carving was still the method to achieve the top and back. My A-9 was acquired a couple of years ago for about $1600…...
As my friends and I are researching these A-9 mandolins and the F-9 mandolins from this period I am intrigued not only about who,was signing theses but who was crafting them, who was carving them, or...
These move pretty fast, but look for a circa 2002-2004 Gibson F9 or A9….these are fantastic instruments and have just the neck profile that you are looking for.
You may just want to try changing your strings. If it’s been a while, this may do wonders..
This is where Will put my strap button. I like it there, and it is securely in the block of wood.
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