I'm new here, and just wanted to show off my very first mandolin, a Morris A5, #490.
This is my first mandolin, but I wanted an instrument I could grow into. After reading the forums here for some time, I decided a Morris was for me, and I'm lucky to live near enough that I could drive out there, meet the man who built it (and his wonderful wife), see his shop, etc. What a treat! And what wonderful people.
I was planning to buy a flat top A4 (now available in the classifieds), but was seduced by this beauty. I'm in love with the natural finish, so the wood can shine through. Spruce top, maple back and sides, bocote fingerboard, purple heart face on the headstock, walnut strip on the back of the neck.
Of course, now I need to learn to PLAY the thing! I'm brand new to mandolin but a reasonable guitar and ukulele player. Many happy adventures await!
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