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Any Thoughts on the Mule Mavis?
Good Morning All,
I have the opportunity to buy a Mule Mavis and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. I love my mule resonator - it's my favorite, even over my nationals, so i am sure i will like the Mavis, but I am a bit nervous. thanks, --mike [URL="https://www.muleresophonic.com/products/21799-mavis-mule"] |
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Like the look.
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It's a brand new model, pretty sure they've only made like 10 of those so far so I don't think you'll have much luck finding someone who has played one. They do look cool though.
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FWIW that picture looks like a 13 fret neck join and I consider that to be a plus. When I play slide, it is placed on my pinky finger. Getting to the 12th fret easily is part of slide playing, especially in open tunings.
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I wouldn't hesitate if you want one. At its core it's resonator. And we know how well they know resonators... Short of a "Fine Resonators" from France, it could be the best company out there. And saying that is hard as I'm a National-phile!
Having said that, if I were looking at one of these, and wasn't intent on building a "mule collection", I would look at some of the competition. The National Resolectric (wood solidbody), and National RP1 (metal thinline hollowbody). Both have pretty much the same pickups so it's a matter of what body you like. Neck P90 lollar, highlander biscuit. If you do want a mule collection, (and believe me I am fully behind the idea!) go for it! If not, the advantage of looking at the Nationals is that you can find used ones. I got my Resolectric Revolver for $1,500.
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Mavis
I'm really curious about them as well. I saw a demo of Matt Eich playing one and liked the sound. However, with electrics, I never know how much of the sound that I like is the specific amp that the person is using and how much is the guitar. As someone else said, I doubt that you will find many people who have played on one. I'm still trying to figure out how get my hands on one of his brass guitars to try and have gotten nowhere in nine months!
If you don't mind sharing, I'm curious about how you found someone selling a Mavis. |
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Considering everything about Mules, it's amazing that their base/starting price is closer to $3,500 than $4,000.
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