Hi,
I am in the market for a Octave Mandolin,I play the Tenor Banjo at the moment.I am looking for a Octave Mandolin that wont get lost in a session and has good volume.
Can anybody give me advice?
Thank you.
i play a thomas buchanan, which i m really happy with. he s based in yorkshire now. there s also a german maker somewhere in england whose surname is something like toenjes.. i tried one of his mandolins at celtci connections in glasgow this year and was very impressed.
btw, i would say any octave mandolin is going to get lost in a session coming from the tenor banjo, unless accompanying. i ve just moved in the opposite direction for sessions to save my wrists
I haven't played one of his octave, but his mandolins are delectable. You can hear one of them, played by Nigel Gatherer, here: http://www.paythereckoning.com/NG1.mp3
If you go to the mandolincafe, I would keep my eye on the classifieds...they are a relatively safe place to buy and octaves turn up fairly often.
For new stuff in your price range I would look at Petersons. They retail, among other places, though Elderly Music in Michigan. Elderly is a really good operation.
I would have to agree tht it's really tough for octave mandos to cut the mustard in a session. The best I've heard have been Foleys and Sobells and they are harder to find and more expensive (Worth every penny though!). You might be happier getting a decent deal on a Trinity college ( Usually about $450 w/ case) to play at home and smaller gatherings and continue with your tenor for session playing.
Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
Hi,
I am in the market for a Octave Mandolin,I play the Tenor Banjo at the moment.I am looking for a Octave Mandolin that wont get lost in a session and has good volume.
Can anybody give me advice?
Thank you.
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by mick_the_tool
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
You could try these people for advice:-
www.theacousticmusicco.co.uk
They are specialists based in Brighton UK. I have been doing some research on Mandolin's and they come recommended. They also ship world-wide.
Best of luck!
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by Jon_bailey
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
i play a thomas buchanan, which i m really happy with. he s based in yorkshire now. there s also a german maker somewhere in england whose surname is something like toenjes.. i tried one of his mandolins at celtci connections in glasgow this year and was very impressed.
btw, i would say any octave mandolin is going to get lost in a session coming from the tenor banjo, unless accompanying. i ve just moved in the opposite direction for sessions to save my wrists
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by saltybrian
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
I live in the USA
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by mick_the_tool
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
"a german maker somewhere in england whose surname is something like toenjes"
That's Kai Toenjes, who lives in Ramsgate, Kent.
http://www.kai-toenjes.com/eng_about.htm
He exhibits at the St.-Chartier festival in France
I haven't played one of his octave, but his mandolins are delectable. You can hear one of them, played by Nigel Gatherer, here: http://www.paythereckoning.com/NG1.mp3
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by CreadurMawnOrganig
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
BTW, big up Aidan Crossey for putting together his mandolin MP3 site: http://www.paythereckoning.com/intro.htm
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by CreadurMawnOrganig
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
How much are you looking to spend?
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by Why Bother?
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
I believe Paul Shippey sells in America - his stuff is awesome!
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by c.g.
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
Go to www.madolincafe.com and scroll down to the CBOM section of the forum for some good advice. Also check out the eye candy section.
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by North Light
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
I am looking to spend,$1000 to $1500
# Posted on April 11th 2007 by mick_the_tool
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
Thank you for all your information.
# Posted on April 12th 2007 by mick_the_tool
Re: Looking for a good Octave Mandolin
If you go to the mandolincafe, I would keep my eye on the classifieds...they are a relatively safe place to buy and octaves turn up fairly often.
For new stuff in your price range I would look at Petersons. They retail, among other places, though Elderly Music in Michigan. Elderly is a really good operation.
I would have to agree tht it's really tough for octave mandos to cut the mustard in a session. The best I've heard have been Foleys and Sobells and they are harder to find and more expensive (Worth every penny though!). You might be happier getting a decent deal on a Trinity college ( Usually about $450 w/ case) to play at home and smaller gatherings and continue with your tenor for session playing.
# Posted on April 12th 2007 by Steve L