Andrew Marlin’s Gilchrists

[joh]

According to Steve Gilchrist’s website, he built Andrew Marlin a model 5 two years ago and a model 1 last year.

Is anyone aware of recordings (eg live shows on YouTube) of him playing either instrument?

[Charles E.]

Watch House video. At 10:30 his Gilchrist shows nicely.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdP8S0uKP5U

[joh]

Thanks! But I think that's the Gilchrist he's since sold to Joe K Walsh being the video is from 2018.

[Kevin Winn]

Prettiest sure his first solo album (Buried In A Cape) was all done with his Gil, despite the cover art with him holding the Sullivan A (Ella).

[joh]

Yes, I believe it was. However, I am specifically interested in hearing his new Gilchrists, finished in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Buried in the Cape was recorded before those instruments existed.

[Josh Levine]

I really love that Gilchrist that he sold to Joe. Such a killer mandolin. I can’t seem to find any recordings of the new one online.

[ivancook]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5DKWrM2um/

[joh]

Ivan, thank you! I didn't think to check his instagram :-).

There's a couple videos of his model 5 there.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSahOeSnq_l/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CV-0KLFgx2-/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CPBa1zCHrQs/

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I really love that Gilchrist that he sold to Joe. Such a killer mandolin. I can’t seem to find any recordings of the new one online.

Agreed - that mando sounds great. So did Joe's old model A! Not sure which I like better :-).

[Mark Seale]

I really love that Gilchrist that he sold to Joe. Such a killer mandolin. I can’t seem to find any recordings of the new one online.

I completely agree. That particular Gilchrist is something truly special.

[joh]

If we're discussing Joe's Gilchrist, pegheadnation and Joe just released a fun pick comparison video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKN_Ldc0fo&t=385s

Mark and Josh - what about that mando do you guys feel is particularly special compared to other Gilchrists?

[doc holiday]

I thought the Gil Joe plays is the one previously owned by Aubrey Haynie...?

[musicofanatic]

I thought the Gil Joe plays is the one previously owned by Aubrey Haynie...?

It was...prior to Marlin's ownership

[musicofanatic]

Did he tire of dragging a Loar around the world? Confounded by tiny frets and a long fretboard extension? I can see that. When I finally do dump mine (perhaps after its 100th birthday next year...?) a Gilchrist will be a likely replacement candidate.

[Josh Levine]

He’s a man of many mandolins including atleast 1 Loar. Like many of us I think he is just mandolin obsessed and always searching for the right variety of tones for his music.

[Demetrius]

If you look at his latest Gil, you’ll see that the flowerpot is slightly modified.

[Dave_W]

Here is Andrew's recent Model 5. Looks like Steve has a placeholder for a video.

Here's the Model 1.

[Mark Seale]

If we're discussing Joe's Gilchrist, pegheadnation and Joe just released a fun pick comparison video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKN_Ldc0fo&t=385s

Mark and Josh - what about that mando do you guys feel is particularly special compared to other Gilchrists?

My take on it only... With that particular Gil, I hear the power that is natural to his build style, but I also hear more depth and bloom to the note. Newer Gils tend more to mid-range focus and dry clarity.

PS. Edit because I just saw this was my 1000th post! Well that's cool.

[oxygenman1]

Is Joe playing an F now?

[ivancook]

Is Joe playing an F now?

Looks that way. Lot's of photos with the F on his Instagram.

[musicofanatic]

Is Joe playing an F now?

Yes, the former Marlin Gilchrist, formerly the Aubrey Haynie Gilchrist (see above). The story I heard was the label reads "Made for Aubrey Haynie" and Marlin crossed out Haynie's name and wrote "Me". Dunno if Walsh has further personalized the label, but I guess since it sez "Me", whoever is the owner is Me. Plus, Walsh lives in Maine, which is abbreviated Me....Made for Maine!