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    During the pandemic I've sold off and replaced every instrument I owned. Retooling everything to suit what I want to do? An ADHD brain with too much time? A little of both?

    What I do musically has changed. No more 4 piece bluegrass band. Less time spent with the trio and more as a duo and solo. I was looking for a more complex, versatile sound. But it still needs to handle Bluegrass when asked. I think I've found it in the Girouard. It's beautiful, easy to play, and miles ahead of me. I think it's my lifer.

    I'll put it down here to either confirm or laugh at in a few years....but I think I've found my lifetime instruments in an A5 (Girouard), Mandola (Trillium), and bouzouki (Dunwell). But who knows what might happen if I'm locked up another year

    I suppose I do need an F hole mandola too....
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    That’s a great sounding instrument, congratulations. Thank you for the playing. It brightened my day.

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    That is a real beautiful looking and sounding mandolin Chuck ! Congrats! What tune is that your playing so wonderfully?

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    Very nice Chuck! I feel the same way, my Girouard is a lifer.

    What woods did you get on it?
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    Frankdolin, the tune is "Over The Waterfall". It is a tune that I grew tired of years ago BUT Chuck puts so much fresh air into it I may have to revisit it (steal Chuck's chords).
    Beautiful mandolin and beautiful playing. Hats off from another Girouard owner and yes mine is a life time mando also.
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    Looks and sounds gorgeous - congratulations! My Girouard is definitely a "lifer"!
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    Beautiful Mandolin and it sounds as good as it looks

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    OMG that thing sounds fantastic!!!! I *thought* I was happy with my MT, but hmmmmm...

    What makes it a Grand Concert - is it a different size than a std A5, or is that just a model name?

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    Congrats! Definitely a great sounding instrument, Chuck. Also, nice arrangement on Over the Waterfall.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobP View Post
    OMG that thing sounds fantastic!!!! I *thought* I was happy with my MT, but hmmmmm...

    What makes it a Grand Concert - is it a different size than a std A5, or is that just a model name?

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    That’s a lovely instrument, and a really nice version of Over the Waterfall.

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    Chuck, I would also like to add that if you have any questions about your mandolin, Max and Lauri are the most responsive and supportive people you can hope to deal with. A true class act. Enjoy your new mandolin!
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    That's a gorgeous instrument, beautifully played. Enjoy her, Chuck. Congratulations.
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    love it. Love rethinking such fiddle tunes also! Then too, you can play!

    perfect!

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    Congrats!! It's lovely and what a lovely rendition of Over the Waterfall. Thanks for the picking!
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    Frankdolin, It's an old time fiddle tune called Over the Waterfall but I'm not always sticking to the melody
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gary Leonard View Post
    Very nice Chuck! I feel the same way, my Girouard is a lifer.

    What woods did you get on it?
    They had two twin Concert A5s at the Music Emporium. One Engleman and one Adirondack. Both had Red Maple backs. I chose the Adirondack.
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    Very nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobP View Post
    OMG that thing sounds fantastic!!!! I *thought* I was happy with my MT, but hmmmmm...

    What makes it a Grand Concert - is it a different size than a std A5, or is that just a model name?

    Rob
    Max and Lauri make several "levels" of mandolin. I think it's mostly cosmetic and hardware upgrades. Mine is a Concert level which, if I recall, means fully bound, James Tailpiece, headstock inlay. Standard size. I think there's a sonic difference as well with upgrades but who knows. I know I love the sound of this one!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Chuck, I would also like to add that if you have any questions about your mandolin, Max and Lauri are the most responsive and supportive people you can hope to deal with. A true class act. Enjoy your new mandolin!
    Thanks Charles
    I spoke to Max before and after the purchase. Really nice guy and I think these mandolins are an incredible value. It was at the top of my budget but I feel like I got a lot of mandolin!
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    Congrats from a fellow Girouard owner (mandola here). Max and Lauri are making some fabulous instruments these days. Really have everything dialed in.
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    Nice looking and great sounding mandolin. Congratulations!

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    Hi Chuck, I don't know how much better that Girouard could sound and your playing on it is excellent! Wow! So entertaining to watch and hear. Beautiful A5 mandolin! Dan
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    Awesome job and thanks for sharing!

    My Girouard is an amazing instrument in every way.

    Enjoy it in good health!!
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    Beautiful!! Sounds amazing!
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