For those of you that are curious about the origins of things... I reached out to Bill James and confirmed that the James mandolin tailpiece is made in USA; Minnesota to be precise.
James mandolin tailpiece: Made in USA
For those of you that are curious about the origins of things... I reached out to Bill James and confirmed that the James mandolin tailpiece is made in USA; Minnesota to be precise.
Re: James mandolin tailpiece: Made in USA
Was there any doubt about that?
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I didn't see it listed on their website so I did a bit of searching and couldn't find it anywhere. Probably doesn't matter to most people anyway, but just wanted to let y'all know in case...Originally Posted by Jim Garber
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It is good info. Also strange that he doesn't mention that. You could tell him to add that. A good sales feature for his well-received tailpiece.
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
Re: James mandolin tailpiece: Made in USA
There was no question in my mind where it was made but Axiom does import some materials. That is on their website. Bill James sells some great stuff and to be honest, I'd buy that tailpiece from him no matter where it was made. It's an excellent product.
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Re: James mandolin tailpiece: Made in USA
cleverly cast then finished on a CNC Mill As I understand.. computerized the engraving too..
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I'm probably just a nerd for how things are made, but I'd LOVE to see some behind the scenes videos of these coming together.
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It is good info to know that. I have one on my Pava Pro. Thanks!
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