OK, one more favorite here: Graham McDonald's take on the carved-top flat-back "Celtic style" mandolin...
OK, one more favorite here: Graham McDonald's take on the carved-top flat-back "Celtic style" mandolin...
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That Graham McDonald oval is really really really nice.
Ok guys,if we HAVE TO mention Mr.Brentrupp's sublime creations,here's my 2p (UK) 10 cents worth.
This & a similar pic.has long resided on my PC as my desktop wallpaper,
Ivan
Weber F-5 'Fern'.
Lebeda F-5 "Special".
Stelling Bellflower BANJO
Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
Here's my favorite, a basic Model 1, but super nonetheless. And then 3 Model 5s and 1 Model 4 from when Compton and Long visited. L to R: my 1999, David's with Monroeized headstock, Mike's 4 & 5.
Jamie....just now noticed this thread. I would be interested in knowing more about the two that you pictured. I must have missed the story on those. Very unique and beautiful.
Patrick, Thanks! There are links to threads on each of them from my blog.
Jamie
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The Monteleone mambolino is definitely a Supermodel mando. Monteleone's floating tailpieces look amazing.
Matt Morgan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jztTl1mas94
I am always blown away by the sculptural quality of Monteleone's instruments. That is beautiful. What exactly is a mambolino?
Matt Morgan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jztTl1mas94
I agree...crazy eye candy.Monteleone's floating tailpieces look amazing.
That Monte is insanely beautiful!
PJ
Stanley V5
The "Giacomel for $1100" thread reminded me about the J3, the non-scroll Giacomel, which is a striking design as well:
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mambolino -- come on guys. have you ever heard Carl Carlton's "Mama Jama"? What would you call a jumbo mama mandolin(o)? Mambolino! Sexy to the point of over-the-top, and mandolin(o)ish. If this isn't the meaning of the name, then it's a good enough approximation for me. "Mamajama" shows up in the closing credits (I think) "Miss Congeniality 2" and there are examples on youtube, if you're interested.
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Michael T.
I think the "C#" asymmetrical two-point shape is great looking (though I don't have one). I've seen beautiful examples on the Cafe by Nugget and Old Wave. Sorry, I don't do pics.
Of course, I'm partial to mine
Craig Coleman
Harleton, TX
Gilchrist #702
Giacomel #113 "The Black Pearl"
The Coleman Brothers & the Lone Star Boys
Can't believe I haven't snuck this pretty girl from Allan Beardsell into this thread yet...
and more...
sweet gorilla of Manilla!!!!!
This thread should be marked "adults only"
Collings MT
Weber Gallatin Mandocello
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RichM, Your avatar has been teasing us for long enough. Wow! Talk about Red all over and holes lined with tortoise. Give it up boys and girls.
Yowza!!!
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