2-Point Mandolins?

**Ed Goist** · Oct-30-2010, 1:55pm

I'm trying to put together a list of producers currently making two point mandolins (f hole and/or oval hole). My focus in on the 'up to $2K' range, but please feel free to respond with producers in all price ranges.

So far I've found 2-Pointers from: Rigel, Pomeroy, Nugget, Morris, Cohen & Eastman. Who am I missing?

Also, anyone out there play a 2-Pointer (F or Oval hole) that they love?

**Rush Burkhardt** · Oct-30-2010, 2:21pm

Randy Wood, BRW, Phoenix, Clark, Campanella, Ludewig...

**Jim Garber** · Oct-30-2010, 2:26pm

Old Wave and Lawrence Smart -- I am sure I (or others) can come up with a few more.

**Carleton Page** · Oct-30-2010, 3:03pm

Kimble

**JEStanek** · Oct-30-2010, 3:04pm

Some of those listed can't be had for $2K. I love my Labraid but it's a bit above the cut off. I have an Eastman 2 point with F-holes that is a joy to play, very well set up by The Mandolin Store. Anaside, the 2 pointers aren't in production anymore, I believe.

Jamie

Ps I see you wanted all price ranges.

**Jill McAuley** · Oct-30-2010, 3:08pm

Used Weber Bighorns (f-hole or oval hole) can be got for around $2500.

Cheers,
Jill

**Eddie Sheehy** · Oct-30-2010, 3:16pm

Brian Dean, Gypsy's Mandolins, Carver Mandolins, Bulldog... most small builders will custom-build a 2 point

**Jim Garber** · Oct-30-2010, 4:51pm

OP says:

Originally Posted by Ed Goist

My focus in on the 'up to $2K' range, but please feel free to respond with producers in all price ranges.

**JFDilmando** · Oct-30-2010, 5:04pm

Bob Altman has made several 2 pts... I have one. and NOT for sale.... great instrument

**Big Joe** · Oct-30-2010, 6:04pm

We have one started and hope to get it completed in the reasonable future. I think it will be pretty cool. If it turns out like we expect, we may make a batch of them.

**Ed Goist** · Oct-30-2010, 6:22pm

Thanks for all of the replies...Man, look at some of these beauties!

Pomeroy

Clark

BRW

Old Wave

Ohhh..These mandolins are SO BEAUTIFUL!

...Exactly why did I start this thread?...No good can come from this!

In all seriousness...Please keep the suggestions and testimonials coming!

**John Adrihan** · Oct-30-2010, 6:35pm

Originally Posted by Ed Goist

I'm trying to put together a list of producers currently making two point mandolins (f hole and/or oval hole). My focus in on the 'up to $2K' range, but please feel free to respond with producers in all price ranges.

So far I've found 2-Pointers from: Rigel, Pomeroy, Nugget, Morris, Cohen & Eastman. Who am I missing?

Also, anyone out there play a 2-Pointer (F or Oval hole) that they love?

Shawnee Creek

**sgarrity** · Oct-30-2010, 7:12pm

Heiden has made one or two.

**Ed Goist** · Oct-30-2010, 7:16pm

Originally Posted by John Adrihan

Shawnee Creek

Hi John:
Thank you for the suggestion. I just visited the Shawnee Creek website and I'm both impressed and intrigued. I really admire the small, independent domestic builders who are focusing on value, and are creating handmade instruments that are affordable to the entry and intermediate hobbyist.

And the Shawnee Creek two-Points look pretty SWEET!

Do you own a Shawnee Creek mandolin? If so, please tell us about it.

**Jim Garber** · Oct-30-2010, 7:17pm

One of my favorite mandolins in the universe (owned by a local player) is a Monteleone Baby Grand. I don't know if John makes them anymore but it is a sweet one. I know, not under $2000.

**Khmando** · Oct-30-2010, 7:39pm

I LOVE the 2 point that Austin Clark built for me! It was worth every penny and then some!

**MANNDOLINS** · Oct-30-2010, 7:52pm

I'll throw one in the ring.

**Larry S Sherman** · Oct-30-2010, 7:53pm

I love Ted's Clark 2-point...it's an amazing instrument.

However, my first choice is Dale Ludewig (and yes, not less that $2000). But not significantly more, either.

Mine is the green one.

Larry

**Vernon Hughes** · Oct-30-2010, 8:18pm

Gibson A-5,Gibson EM-200 electric..Both 2 points as well.

**swinginmandolins** · Oct-30-2010, 8:33pm

I enjoy both my Holst 2 pointers. Steve sells them for $2300

**Ivan Kelsall** · Oct-31-2010, 1:20am

These are amongst the most beautiful instrument designs i've come across,made by A.Lawrence Smart,
Ivan

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**JFDilmando** · Oct-31-2010, 4:19pm

I do have a 2 point that was built by Chris Standing that I might let go for 2k or a bit less.... It had a GREAT sound as lots of us in the cafe know Chirs is Capable of. He does know sound and how to get it out of some wood....

JohnD

**SternART** · Oct-31-2010, 5:18pm

Originally Posted by Ivan Kelsall

These are amongst the most beautiful instrument designs i've come across,made by A.Lawrence Smart,
Ivan

Thanks Ivan....I designed those two and I also had Lawrence Smart build an oval 2 point I designed a few years earlier. Lawrence is a fabulous luthier to collaborate with. This oval hole started out with a Gilchrist tailpiece that I found without the engraving. I later replaced that (first photo) with a floating wooden tailpiece made by Neil Dean. They are also used on the mando / dola pair that Ivan has mentioned above. (BTW I still have that Gil tailpiece if anyone is looking for one w/o Gilchrist on it)

**SternART** · Oct-31-2010, 5:20pm

And here is a Monteleone Baby Grand......in this case a Dola!

**Amandalyn** · Oct-31-2010, 6:08pm

I have a Randy Wood 2 PT, and love it. Strong mandolin! I prefer the 2 pts. over F-styles because they are easier to hold without that bottom point sticking in your leg.