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I've been at the mandolin for several years now and enjoy it enough that I thought I would try something really different. Boy does it come a little slower, but still LOADS of fun!
Custom Ovation Mandocello This will give an idea of the relative size of it, standing between a mandolin and a guitar in the back. GAS-related trivia: Of all the instruments in this picture, the only one I still have is the mandocello. This is my MM-68-LTD Ovation mando. And this is the mando with its matching cousin the Elite 1768-LTD standing in front of the Ovation Factory in Connecticut.
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Well, it looks like one of those desiderata days..... MY OVATIONS Spruce: Patriot #76, 1768-7LTD, 1122, 6774, 1779 USA, 1657-Adi Redwood: 2001-X, 1537-X, 1713-X, FD14-X, Dan Savage 5743-X Koa: 2078LXF, 1768-X, 1997-X 12-string: 1755, 1615-X Walnut Exotic tops: 1768-XWF (Bubinga), 1987-M (Mahogany), Adamas 1681-X (Q. Maple) Others: MM-68-7LTD Mandolin, MM-868-X Mandocello |
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Nice Last edited by TomHB; 09-15-2010 at 02:09 PM. |
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I do have an Eastman 505 that does not get played much, but it is an awesome instrument that plays and sounds like it cost hundreds more.
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Yes, I have had a Gibson A-1 for about 10 years. When you get the inspiration, its a nice alternative to guitar. This year I picked up a used Gibson Jam Master F at a very good price. Having lots of fun with it, too.
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Some of my mandolins --
My oldest: 1897 Howe-Orme My priciest: Collings MF5 (although my 1917 Gibson F-4 may actually be worth more now) My fanciest: 1902 Martin Style 5 bowlback My plainest: Mid-Missouri all-mahogany My cheapest: Kentucky 180 My biggest: Trillium octave mandolin My loudest: circa 1935 Regal/Dobro My favorite: Sobell carved-back
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I've got a Breedlove OF Custom with a K&K pickup. Its an awesome instrument.
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i'll admit I own several -But i dont play them - I love the Instrument ( many are very fancy old timers ), maybe not enough hours in the day ?
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I have a Tenada mandolin I picked up cheap. Good for playing around with. I have it tuned G-C-E-A like a uke.
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Patchmcg, very cool collection of Ovations (in front of the factory!)
I especially like the "old" style 12 string up front, it reminds me of a Legend I had back in the late 70's/early 80's. I wish they would go back to that simpler design. |
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I have a black Johnson (all solid) mandolin. It's definitely a budget instrument, but it's filling my mandolin craving nicely. I played violin for about 10 years so the transition to a mandolin was incredibly easy considering its a violin with frets.
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Here's a nice starter for someone. It's used but in OK shape.
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/names...--90U-5368.htm |
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Well, it looks like one of those desiderata days..... MY OVATIONS Spruce: Patriot #76, 1768-7LTD, 1122, 6774, 1779 USA, 1657-Adi Redwood: 2001-X, 1537-X, 1713-X, FD14-X, Dan Savage 5743-X Koa: 2078LXF, 1768-X, 1997-X 12-string: 1755, 1615-X Walnut Exotic tops: 1768-XWF (Bubinga), 1987-M (Mahogany), Adamas 1681-X (Q. Maple) Others: MM-68-7LTD Mandolin, MM-868-X Mandocello |
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I have two, an Epi "A" and a JBovier "F". I go back and forth between guitar and mando, sometimes in the same night. I enjoy the difference. Keeps me from getting bored. Mando seems to irritate the wife a little more. You don't realize how piercing those high notes are projected when you are sitting behind it!
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I have one, but never learned how to play it.
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I have three mandolins: 1917 Gbson A-3, 1949 Gibson F-12 Artist Model and a 1964 Martin Model A. There are good alternative to a guitar when you want a change. I also play banjo but I seldom talk about it here.......
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