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Very cool. I follow Michael on the ole social medias and am always impressed with his instruments and his propensity to trying different things with his instruments. I am surprised there aren't a lot...

I have been neglecting this beautiful instrument for far too long. A guitar bodied octave mandolin built for me by my friend Andy Mueller of Muleskinner Instruments here in central Vermont...but I...

Not sure if folks are still interested in this thread and new builders of GBOMs, but I thought for those out there researching the Cafe it would be worth mentioning that Andy Mueller of Muleskinner...

Agreed!!! Glad someone started this here.

My larger band collectively owns and uses a Bose L1 Model 1S with the B2 Bass module. I primarily play upright bass and sing harmonies with that band...

Thanks so much. We certainly take a few liberties on the melody (especially the 2nd or 3rd time through), but its keeps us on our toes.

Played a socially distanced gig over the weekend at a friend's local farm. Felt good to be in front of folks and out in the Vermont air.

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Hey folks, I've perused older threads and I can't for the life of me find and up to date supplier for electric mandolin necks. People have tossed out Moongazer and a few others, but none seem to...

I am the proud owner of the GBOM Andy built with the Walnut back. The first night I owned it, the thing pulled 2 new original instrumentals right out of me (working on getting a video example of them...

That black top and an absolutely gorgeous American Sycamore mandolin (mentioned above) are listed for sale on Andy's site.

NFI, but I just love looking at these creations...even if I won't be...

One of Andy's mandolins just popped up in the classifieds. Another mando picker from Vermont is the current owner. Black top, with a nice looking tobacco stain on the maple back and sides.
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If you are willing to look at a lesser known builder who is doing great things with A5s, check out Andy Mueller of Muleskinner Instruments (http://muleskinnerinstruments.com/) in central Vermont.
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Hey all, some mandolin content involved from the always wonderful Ethan Setiawan. Plus a bunch of other excellent artists.

A tribute to John Prine from a slew of 17 musicians I pulled together......

First off...Marty Jacobson couldn't be more right! Its sad, but kind of funny, how many folks are listening and making judgement on subpar speakers. I myself am guilty of watching things on my phone...

Thats great news Bill! Happy pickin'!

May just be your lucky day if you are still interested. Ray just posted a mandolin at a deep discount...just under 800 bucks, nearly half of what they usually cost. I'd be surprised if its still...

Hey Bill,

I too was very intrigued by Roy's builds a few months ago...but per the wife's rules, one in means one out! So I have been trying to sell one of my acoustic guitars for a few weeks.
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Two years later, a couple more builds and #82 is sounding pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg1nndZVej0

Trying to revitalize this thread. Anyone have any recent experience with...

Thats terrible news to hear. Thank you for letting me know though.

Another Morris oval hole in the classifieds:$450 shipped. Pretty dang impressive for a US handmade instrument...hurry up and someone buy it before my MAS kicks in!
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Surprised no one mentioned this yet. Sonny Morris has a flat top oval hole in the classifieds right now for $450. American made and from what I’ve gathered Sonny is wonderful to deal with. Just...

Hey all, just curious if anyone knows if Mike did indeed retire from building? I shot him an email the other day and it looks like his website is still active (and has one 2 point mandolin still for...

Thanks for the input...also, a big fan of GMBR (I filmed all the artist session videos for the past 2 years). Good to see some other folks on here that attend.

Another one for the mix is Boeh...

Hey folks, there are (of course) quite a few threads out there on Morris mandolins and 1 or 2 on Rag Mandolins, but nothing I can find where there is a shoot out between 'em (and other comparable...

Have any photos or video you could share? I am getting to the point of potentially getting one of these unplayed...the deal seems pretty amazing and I know one player with one and you can't beat the...

Sorry guys...had to share another one!

This one happened completely spontaneously after filming with Eli and John. The Lonesome Ace fellas were hanging around the Tiny Cabin that these sessions...