Big Muddy Mandolins mini documentary.

[Caleb]

Never seen this posted before and thought some might enjoy. Looks like a cool operation Mike has going there. I didn't realize he put finish on the inside of his instruments till now. I don't own one, but I'm a big fan of Mike's work.

[Hudmister]

I enjoyed seeing the work as it progressed in the assembly a would like to own a Big Muddy. The mandolin playing the sound track is out of tune to my ears and I suggest turning the sound down if this bothers you also.

[Pilot172000]

I just got a Mid-Missouri M-0 this week after watching this video. Very cool to watch!!

[pheffernan]

I just got a Mid-Missouri M-0 this week after watching this video. Very cool to watch!!

That exact model was my very first mandolin. The DEA should officially declare it a gateway drug.

[Pilot172000]

It’s my reintroduction instrument. I sold my Gibson 2 years ago and have regretted it so I decided a good flat top would help me get back to where i was.

[pheffernan]

It’s my reintroduction instrument. I sold my Gibson 2 years ago and have regretted it so I decided a good flat top would help me get back to where i was.

It was my introduction instrument. Three other good flattops came next (a Flatiron, Gypsy, and Redline). The Gibson (and others) have followed.

[Eric Platt]

Just got an MW-0 this year. Have owned a couple in the very remote past. Like the design and sound. It's my go to instrument at home and also my travel mandolin. In fact, used it yesterday at a gig where the temperature was sitting in the upper 40's. Didn't like the sound coming from my OM so got this one out instead and everything seemed much better.

[Charlie Bernstein]

Love my Mid-Missouri spruce-and-rosewood axe. Warm, fat, loud, easy to play, and oh-so-cool-looking!

[Roger Moss]

I am not rich but dearly wish for a flat top mandolin. If his prices hold another two months, I am going to snag one.

[soliver]

I played 2 at Carter's last month and really liked them... I may spring for one before too long!

[Roger Moss]

If I am able to manage to obtain a Muddy, the only one I have a shot at is a Mini - Mo. What are the general feelings of this one? I have an Eastman 305 and a Rover RM50. Would I be wasting money on this one or not? I could be pretty easily persuaded to give up the Rover to amortize the purchase, but I don't have any illusions about what I would get for it.

[soliver]

Flat top Mandos have a very different sound than both your Eastman and Rover. Both of your mandolins are arched top ff hole instrument and flat top as well as round hole will generate a very different tonal quality, which can be guitar like. They don't chop very well, but are really nice open chord and melody machines. Great for "Celtic" music.

For a short time I owned a Flatiron 1N which is very similar. It was awesome and sounded great, but at the time, it was not the sound for me, but as "my collection grows" I may get one for more tonal variation in the quiver.

[Roger Moss]

Flat top Mandos have a very different sound than both your Eastman and Rover. Both of your mandolins are arched top ff hole instrument and flat top as well as round hole will generate a very different tonal quality, which can be guitar like. They don't chop very well, but are really nice open chord and melody machines. Great for "Celtic" music.

For a short time I owned a Flatiron 1N which is very similar. It was awesome and sounded great, but at the time, it was not the sound for me, but as "my collection grows" I may get one for more tonal variation in the quiver.

I don't chop and I tend towards a more "folk-y" open chord style. Maybe a flat top muddy is just what I'm looking for. Opinions?

[Caleb]

Roger, check this out:

https://youtu.be/4EKFWjSU-wc

[Pilot172000]

One thing I will say about my Mid-Mo is that it came to me with regular strings and I have struggled to keep it in tune. I have read that its best used with light to medium light strings and I have ordered some to see if that remedies the situation. Otherwise I like the little mandolin. It does its job.

[pheffernan]

One thing I will say about my Mid-Mo is that it came to me with regular strings and I have struggled to keep it in tune. I have read that its best used with light to medium light strings and I have ordered some to see if that remedies the situation. Otherwise I like the little mandolin. It does its job.

From what I understand, Mike Dulak sets them up for GHS PF250's/A260's.

[JEStanek]

I feel that the Big Muddy mandolin can be an excellent first and last mandolin you would need to buy. I've enjoyed each one I've spent some time with.

Jamie