I have mentioned this a few times. I met Joe Cleary years ago and remembered his distinctive mandolins when he brought two to Carlo Aonzo’s workshop in New York City. Many years later I was privileged to acquire one. So, perhaps DougC is correct.
I have mentioned this a few times. I met Joe Cleary years ago and remembered his distinctive mandolins when he brought two to Carlo Aonzo’s workshop in New York City. Many years later I was privileged to acquire one. So, perhaps DougC is correct.
Jim
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and then there were none......well, there is always next year, I guess.
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Well, last week I walked across the street from a guitar builder to A banjo builder and managed to contain my desires. From there I drove a ways to pass another guitar and mandolin builder ended up at a jam with our local hero mandolin builder.
Resistance is not futile.
Of course I’m waiting for an old order to be completed.
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Jim
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Playing lately:
1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1
Whoever got that Campanella A5 got a great mandolin. I went over and played it and was ready to make a deal for it. First Campanella I’ve played and it is mighty fine.
Not all the clams are at the beach
Arrow Manouche
Arrow Jazzbo
Arrow G
Clark 2 point
Gibson F5L
Gibson A-4
Ratliff CountryBoy A
No, Jason. It was a general comment. Several people messaged me, and asked if I’d played the A5, and were still mulling it over. I am thinking there are many kicking themselves.
Last edited by Mandobar; Aug-25-2022 at 8:45am.
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
Congrats Jason! You got yourself a keeper. IÂ’ve owned an Ellis and played several and they are fantastic. I love their rich dark tone.
But, this Campanella has something else all together very in line with my style. It has a bright, focused, woody pop, tons of headroom and plays great. Great strong mids and that killer violin finish. Just a really fun and memorable instrument. Enjoy it!
I'm surprised they all lasted as long as they did.
Josh, I hope you played that Dude while you were at TME.
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
It is really great. It sounds so different from the Ellis (which was wonderful for its rich tones). This just rings out — you hear the wood but also the clarity of the notes. I play mostly classical and so thought this would be more in line with that. And it is a beautiful instrument with the edges and violin finish.
Does anyone know what type of frets this has? Just curious. Thanks.
Beautiful! That's a cool stand too!
I think the main reason is the price. Maybe it is my imagination but every time TME lists one the price rises. That is all the more reason why it is amazing that they sell so fast. I was exceptionally lucky to get mine. Still I would see if Joe would make one of his beautifully sculpted armrests for those that lack one.
Jim
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Jim, Joe controls the pricing, not TME. And if it seems like they go up every time they list one, well, it takes them two years (give or take a few months on either side) to get their allotment. At that point costs have gone up and so has demand. As for used prices, the demand exceeds the supply, so it would be crazy to discount if you are waiting 18 to 24 months for new inventory.
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
I was merely observing that if it wasn’t sold immediately you had to have the right person with adequate funds. But they still do sell pretty quickly.
Jim
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1924 Gibson A4 - 2018 Campanella A-5 - 2007 Brentrup A4C - 1915 Frank Merwin Ashley violin - Huss & Dalton DS - 1923 Gibson A2 black snakehead - '83 Flatiron A5-2 - 1939 Gibson L-00 - 1936 Epiphone Deluxe - 1928 Gibson L-5 - ca. 1890s Fairbanks Senator Banjo - ca. 1923 Vega Style M tenor banjo - ca. 1920 Weymann Style 25 Mandolin-Banjo - National RM-1
I have the second Toole from TME - it is incredible!
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
You certainly don’t need to sell me on them!
Jim
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Mary was that your Girouard Concert oval A with the Port Orford cedar figured top that just sold at TME?
2018 Girouard Concert oval A
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2018 Frank Tate tenor guitar
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