Thanks, Evan!
Thanks, Evan!
"your posts ... very VERY opinionated ...basing your opinion/recommendations ... pot calling ...kettle... black...sarcasm...comment ...unwarranted...unnecessary...."
That A5 in the classifieds didn't last very long.
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
Pretty Sweet Darwin! Congrats!
That A5 was a pretty amazing instrument. (The one in the classifieds from Tyler White)
INCREDIBLY responsive to the lightest touch. Amazingly light. And a powerful and rich tone. Beautifully shaped neck making it very easy to fret.
Whoever bought this one is sure to be pleased for a very long time. I would love to hear their impressions.
Congrats to them!
Eric Hanson
Click #016/ Born on 2/29/08 - Sold to the next Conservator of this great mandolin!
The search has ceased! (At least for now)
Collings A-Style
White #29R : Oh my!! This one is so AWESOME!!
1924 Gibson A Snakehead
2005 National RM-1
2007 Hester A5
2009 Passernig A5
2015 Black A2-z
2010 Black GBOM
2017 Poe Scout
2014 Smart F-Style Mandola
2018 Vessel TM5
2019 Hogan F5
Thanks Kritt, for sharing those wonder photos of Michael’s shop! After seeing those photos I would be in real trouble if I lived that close to Michael’s shop.
Visiting his shop would be like a little kid going into a candy store I want I want I want I want.....
2023 A. Lawrence Smart A5
2022 Girouard Griffith Tribute A5
2021 Ellis F5 Special
2021 Girouard Concert Master F Oval-hole
2020 Heiden Artist Plus A5
1992 Givens A6
1919 Martin Style C
Mine is a 2010. I've owned an older one that was every bit its equal if not better and a newer one that I thought was exceptional. I think Shaun's is an older one as I remember, and he's held on to that one which says a lot. I stuck with the 2010 because the neck was perfect for me.
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
Mine is from 2006. I’ve had it since ‘07 or ‘08. My friend had an ‘04 I believe that turned me onto Heidens. All excellent instruments. I don’t see myself ever selling mine. It’s been there through a lot of significant life events, played it at both grandparents funerals, playing it at a friends wedding soon. I’m afraid it’s stuck with me!
A recent video of it:
Shaun Garrity
http://www.youtube.com/user/spgokc78
Sounds wonderful, Shaun. Evan: A Place In The Heart
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
Shaun, sounds great man!
2003 John Sullivan F5 "Roy"
2015 Heiden F Artist
2019 Ruhland F5 #35
Ellis F5 and A 5 ! Girouard A Oval and Girouard F4 . Workmanship wise Girouard is second to none and I have seen examples from almost all top makers ! Sound is very subjective but Max Girouard builds a great oval sound TO MY EARS ! But, my post was more just kidding Shaun ! I did buy a Heiden once but returned it as I didn’t care for the sound !
Congrats, Evan. Would love to play that beautiful Heiden.
2010 Heiden A5, 2020 Pomeroy oval A, 2013 Kentucky KM1000 F5, 2012 Girouard A Mandola w ff holes, 2001 Old Wave A oval octave
http://HillbillyChamberMusic.bandcamp.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@hillbillychambermusic
Nice score Evan! Would be interesting to hear the A5 and the F5 compared. A buddy has a Heritage that is the deepest, darkest mandolin I’ve ever heard. Truly a unique beast.
I encouraged yankees1 to get an A5 a few years back and it wasn’t a fit. Now he keeps encouraging me to get a Girouard. All in good fun I believe. Mine ain’t going anywhere. If you ever see it for sale I’ve either just bought a Loar or am down to my last penny!
Shaun Garrity
http://www.youtube.com/user/spgokc78
2023 A. Lawrence Smart A5
2022 Girouard Griffith Tribute A5
2021 Ellis F5 Special
2021 Girouard Concert Master F Oval-hole
2020 Heiden Artist Plus A5
1992 Givens A6
1919 Martin Style C
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