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Years ago I had a very nice F5 style mandolin. It was a MANN..very similar to an Ibenez at that time, made in Japan I think.I was told it was a 1976. I have never seen another Mann or heard anything...

Well I guess my 83 Flatiron A5-2 with Carlsons name on the label is my holy grail...I've had it for 33 of it's 40 years. It's my second mandolin, the first being a very nice '76 F5 with MANN on the...

Had my '83 A5-2 for 30 years now. Have considered selling it recently but I don't know if I can part with it. It doesn't get played as much as it should anymore.199588

First time I heard Thile was 1998 Merlefest mandolin workshop. Chris Thile,Sam Bush,Dave Grisman & Mike Compton together on the workshop stage. Thile was outstanding!! as they all were....but for me...

I am curious about this also. I recall someone saying that the last four digits represented the total of "all models" made that month. I don't know where I heard or saw this but hoping someone on the...

My old Flatiron is "the only one there could be"...for me:)

Been away from the cafe for a while..how many Nova Scotians on here now

Post some pics if you have some , hope you can locate the tailpiece. I'm following to see what folks say about value.

I suggest give it a little TLC and play the snot out of it before you make any major changes.

Heres a link hope this workd

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=close+to+home+bluegrass+band&docid=608041736623556341&mid=313D1530DCF61354B028313D1530DCF61354B028&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

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It sounds like an F5-2. Not sure what year they changed from "2" to "Artist". My 83 is an A5-2.Does yours look like this?It is an Artist

http://www.vintagemandolin.com/85flatironf5_8510013.html
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Hi Joakim,
I play guitar as well as mandolin
Playing guitar about 40 years ....mandolin about 20 years...play mandolin a few times a week....still learning
Started playing mandolin because we...

I've had my '83 A5 2 Flatiron for 22 years...It's a keeper.....so is my '76 FG335 Yamaha guitar. (gift from my wife)

...I'd have $199,400 in the bank... and a new case for my Flatiron:)

Would love to see the Jaybirds fly east ...spring is right around the corner..yeah "right"

Plastic ,Fender , xtra heavy , 3 point...the white ones...can't find them anywhere now a days so I try real hard not to lose the "one" I have.:)....used Golden Gates for awhile years ago...like the...

From Charles Johnsons website..
....Flatiron was started by Steve Carlson as "Back Porch Productions" in Bozeman, Montana in 1979. Bruce Weber was an early employee and built many of the mandolins....

How about Paul Josey here in N.S......he's building some great mandolins...or maybe Robert LeBlanc from N.B..
Perhaps a little more than 2K...but worth it!

John - Guitar
Paul - Bass
George - Guitar
Ringo - Drums
Me - Mandolin

Go to this thread for lots of info

http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?33434-Flatirons-festival-performer-artist-signature

My Carlson A5-2 #83060030 is a great mandolin. I'd like to know what brand of tuners it has. Does anyone know ?

Aze or Effs .....makes no difference to me...there are only 3 things to consider...1. the tone ...and I forget the other:)

Andy,... sometimes I swear I spend more time tuning A strings than I do playing. Check your intonation and bridge position carefully....it seems to me that the A course is the least forgiving if...

Welcome to the "A" Team.:)