Mandos

Pohaku · 17th August 2006

Ok. We seem to have generally worn out the ukes thread. What kind of mandos are you guys using out there? You slutz from Nashville must see a lot of these. What is/are the house mandos at your studios? Here are mine:

1916 Gibson Style A
1955 Gibson Style F-12

Don't worry, I don't own any banjos. Yet.

Petimar · 17th August 2006

Old Gibson A2, Gilchrist Model 5 and Old Wave A2 type mandola

dach · 22nd August 2006

I'll be in the minority on this one... I wanted a different sound that the traditional mando's just don't do - so I thought...

I bought a Weber Absaroka with spruce top... very interesting but it sure can't pull off that old Gibson sound but it's very tempered sounding and pretty good for the paces I run it through...

I also own 2 banjo's but they are two separate sad stories...

Pohaku · 22nd August 2006

Got a pic of the Weber? I'm curious.

Jason Poulin · 5th September 2006

my dad used a 1974 Gibson F5 but it's seems to be lacking in tone almost like it was overbuilt.

He bought a Collins F5 3 years ago and has never been more happy.

They make killer mando's

Jason

Jason Poulin · 5th September 2006

sorry,

Collings mandolin

Jason

dach · 5th September 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pohaku

Got a pic of the Weber? I'm curious.

I've been lazy... I just bought more batteries for the camera today. I'll get a pic up this week....

Blindside · 25th October 2006

It may sound stupid, but I've got one of those cutaway-style Ovation mandolins.

I'm not usually an Ovation fan, but when I heard this thing I had to have it. It looks like a mini acoustic guitar and it doesn't have that traditional twang that you associate with the mandolin, but it has a very unique sound and sounds awesome for the strumming style that I use. Not high-end, but a beautiful sounding instrument IMO.

chetatkinsdiet · 15th January 2007

I just picked up an early 50s A40. Sounds really great. I prefer the f-hole mandos. I'd love to get something like the little A12 or other scroll model. They're just so dang expensive these days.

I'm sort of going through an acoustic phase where I'm wanting to get one of everything....National Resophonic, Gibson Mandolin, Banjo, etc.....maybe banjo is next on my list......now I gotta decide on which one....tenor? plectrum? 5 string?

later,

m

T9c · 11th April 2007

I bought a Rigel A+ Dlx a couple of years ago and real happy with it. It's pretty bright even with J75's on it, but I am starting to tame it some with Peluso ribbon mic positioned a foot to 18" away from the sound hole. I used to use a M160, but it's just too bright. No condensers!! Bite yer head off! The neck is just right though, being radiused and 1 1/8" wide. Plays like butter.

Rick

billgennaro · 11th April 2007

just picked up a weber hyalite to add to my collection. the mahogany back and sides give it a mellower, more sustaining sound. also, picked up a weber bridger octave mando. maple back & sides. sounds wonderful. great instrument.

bill

JPM · 16th April 2007

Pohaku,

This is unrelated to the topic but since you have no contact info I thought I'd give this a shot. In doing a search, I noticed you own a Gefell M582H. Can't seem to find much info anywhere. Would you be willing to answer a few questions I have about that mic?

Thanks,

JPM

Pohaku · 16th April 2007

Sure,

PM me. I'm happy to chat.

Henri

jmanjet · 13th December 2007

I just bought a Collings MF-5 and I love it!

chetatkinsdiet · 13th December 2007

thanks for reviving this thread....I should add that I LOVE my Gibson A40 that I got last year. I've been playing it a lot lately. Unfortunately, my playing still hasn't progressed past two finger chords, but that's another story...

m

Da Mill · 13th December 2007

I have a Maurer which was handed down to my wife, and has been in Her family as long as She can remember. I've used it on recordings and sounds as clear as a bell. It's the round back type. It has some nice inlays.

dougb415 · 23rd October 2009

Reviving this thread again, we just picked up an Old Hickory AC-100. Cheap as cheap can get, but for some reason I like this one. Hmm, time to play a little...

Enginearing · 4th November 2009

Thanks for bumping the thread... I've searched for mando threads before without much success.

I currently have two mandos

the first is a snakehead A5 style accoustic My dad made and the power and tone are amazing... it really packs a punch.

My other is an Epi Mandobird VIII... currently stock, but have components ready for a tone injection, tho i may wait until i have another to play, asi have a few more mods in mind.

Blewgrass · 9th January 2010

I have a weber hyalite. One of the loudest, warmest instruments I've played. A tone monster.

here is a pic link

JohannesW · 19th January 2010

From Finland "Pekka soitin"

The Real MC · 25th January 2011

I play an Aida mandolin F-5 style (pic is close representative of mine). My first mando, stepping up from acoustic guitar. Loads of fun to play and sounds quite good too.

ricomando · 31st March 2011

well where to start . i have a 1991 gibson A-5 and a 2002 F-9 as well as a sawchyn A-5

then there is my electric fender 5 string and steve ryder electric 5 string mandolins
and an electric 8 string eastwood mandola

i also built a electric 4 sting mandolin with 2 humbucker pick ups

17th August 2006	#1
Pohaku Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 1,036 Thread Starter	Mandos Ok. We seem to have generally worn out the ukes thread. What kind of mandos are you guys using out there? You slutz from Nashville must see a lot of these. What is/are the house mandos at your studios? Here are mine: 1916 Gibson Style A 1955 Gibson Style F-12 Don't worry, I don't own any banjos. Yet. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Yeah I'm an attorney, but everyone needs a day job.

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Jason Poulin Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Sudbury, On. Canada Posts: 1,780	my dad used a 1974 Gibson F5 but it's seems to be lacking in tone almost like it was overbuilt. He bought a Collins F5 3 years ago and has never been more happy. They make killer mando's Jason __________________ If it don't sound like a record... don't press record

11th April 2007	#10
T9c Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 285	Rigel I bought a Rigel A+ Dlx a couple of years ago and real happy with it. It's pretty bright even with J75's on it, but I am starting to tame it some with Peluso ribbon mic positioned a foot to 18" away from the sound hole. I used to use a M160, but it's just too bright. No condensers!! Bite yer head off! The neck is just right though, being radiused and 1 1/8" wide. Plays like butter. Rick

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17th August 2006	#2
Petimar Gear nut Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 102	Old Gibson A2, Gilchrist Model 5 and Old Wave A2 type mandola

22nd August 2006	#3
dach Gear nut Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 133	I'll be in the minority on this one... I wanted a different sound that the traditional mando's just don't do - so I thought... I bought a Weber Absaroka with spruce top... very interesting but it sure can't pull off that old Gibson sound but it's very tempered sounding and pretty good for the paces I run it through... I also own 2 banjo's but they are two separate sad stories...

25th October 2006	#8
Blindside Gear addict Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 485	It may sound stupid, but I've got one of those cutaway-style Ovation mandolins. I'm not usually an Ovation fan, but when I heard this thing I had to have it. It looks like a mini acoustic guitar and it doesn't have that traditional twang that you associate with the mandolin, but it has a very unique sound and sounds awesome for the strumming style that I use. Not high-end, but a beautiful sounding instrument IMO.

15th January 2007	#9
chetatkinsdiet Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,493	I just picked up an early 50s A40. Sounds really great. I prefer the f-hole mandos. I'd love to get something like the little A12 or other scroll model. They're just so dang expensive these days. I'm sort of going through an acoustic phase where I'm wanting to get one of everything....National Resophonic, Gibson Mandolin, Banjo, etc.....maybe banjo is next on my list......now I gotta decide on which one....tenor? plectrum? 5 string? later, m

11th April 2007	#11
billgennaro Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 566	just picked up a weber hyalite to add to my collection. the mahogany back and sides give it a mellower, more sustaining sound. also, picked up a weber bridger octave mando. maple back & sides. sounds wonderful. great instrument. bill

16th April 2007	#12
JPM Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 196	Pohaku, This is unrelated to the topic but since you have no contact info I thought I'd give this a shot. In doing a search, I noticed you own a Gefell M582H. Can't seem to find much info anywhere. Would you be willing to answer a few questions I have about that mic? Thanks, JPM

13th December 2007	#14
jmanjet Gear Head Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 49	I just bought a Collings MF-5 and I love it!

13th December 2007	#16
Da Mill Gear nut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Yorba Linda Ca. Posts: 96	I have a Maurer which was handed down to my wife, and has been in Her family as long as She can remember. I've used it on recordings and sounds as clear as a bell. It's the round back type. It has some nice inlays.

9th January 2010	#19
Blewgrass Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 176	I have a weber hyalite. One of the loudest, warmest instruments I've played. A tone monster. here is a pic link

19th January 2010	#20
JohannesW Gear Head Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 30	From Finland "Pekka soitin"

25th January 2011	#21
The Real MC Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2008 Location: secluded tranquil country Posts: 2,032	I play an Aida mandolin F-5 style (pic is close representative of mine). My first mando, stepping up from acoustic guitar. Loads of fun to play and sounds quite good too.

31st March 2011	#22
ricomando Gear interested Joined: Mar 2011 Location: britsh columbia Posts: 3	well where to start . i have a 1991 gibson A-5 and a 2002 F-9 as well as a sawchyn A-5 then there is my electric fender 5 string and steve ryder electric 5 string mandolins and an electric 8 string eastwood mandola i also built a electric 4 sting mandolin with 2 humbucker pick ups