The Pointless Mandolin

[Charles E.]

I saw this in the sidebar on youtube. When you see a title like that, you just have to watch. It is an interesting build and sounds good. Is Larry a member here?

[Charles E.]

Looks like Jim Simpson posted it in the eBay forum.....

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/t...ndolin-on-Ebay

[Dave Fultz]

I like that. The mando and the video. That thing really puts out some sound.

[Jim Garber]

I could not tell if the video sound was just distorting or the mandolin was buzzing.

Evidently heel-less, too. Here are some photos.

[mandobassman]

Aren’t A5’s already “pointless”? Anyway, it’s hard to tell how it really sounds. It seems loud but it’s obviously a very reverberant room, which can contribute to the illusion of volume. Doesn’t seem to have any low end to speak of.
As a side note, the player has a very odd right hand playing style. It’s like only his thumb and index finger move. No wrist movement at all.

[Jim Garber]

I saw this in the sidebar on youtube. When you see a title like that, you just have to watch. It is an interesting build and sounds good. Is Larry a member here?

This is not the famous Larry Campbell, Nashville sideman. He doesn't play mandolin like that nor does he have that voice. Nor is he headless (or pointless). A common name, of course.

[Charles E.]

Thanks Jim, I am not familiar with Larry Campbell, the Nashville sideman. I may have to google him.

[Paul Kotapish]

Thanks Jim, I am not familiar with Larry Campbell, the Nashville sideman. I may have to google him.

Worth checking out. I've seen him play in a number of settings and he is always terrific.

http://larrycampbellmusic.net/