NEW MANDO

Started by flathead, February 19, 2009, 02:30:21 PM

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February 19, 2009, 02:30:21 PM
Just picked up this new mando, It's a Michael Kelly Legacy Plus. I got a real real good deal on it. After getting it I could see why, the owner said he bought it for his son who tried to play it a few times and just gave up. I have never seen any instrument so poorly set up. I could not tell how the mandolin sounded, I could not play a simple 2 note cord, single notes were not sounding correct. It had more front bow than the law allows, the bridge was way off, the action was .... action less. The strings comming out of the tail piece were not spaced right, some posts had 2 strings on them. it was just a mess. The local luther wanted $ 65.00 plus strings and 10 days to get it set up. Well being cheap, and in a hurry to hear what it sounded like, and having done some set up work on my guitars I jumped right in. It took me 3 1/2 hrs to get it set up ( learning curve and redoing things ). But WOW!!!! what a Bluegrass Mandolin "This Dog Barks". I have a 45' Kalamazoo A style with F holes, and it is a great mando, it is a great strummer and great for playing by yourself. but it don't bark like this dog. Oh I used my new $ 4.00 nut files set on this one. I will post on the $ 4.00 nut file set. Flathead
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February 19, 2009, 06:32:41 PM #1
Very nice. Can we see the back please?  :gotpics:
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February 19, 2009, 06:35:29 PM #2
Lynda and I both like (and own) mandolins. The difference is that you seem to actually know how to PLAY yours.  :roll

She and I have learning to play on our list of things to do.

Nice photo.

Norman
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February 19, 2009, 07:04:41 PM #3
Quote from: GeeNorm on February 19, 2009, 06:35:29 PM
Lynda and I both like (and own) mandolins. The difference is that you seem to actually know how to PLAY yours.  :roll

She and I have learning to play on our list of things to do.

Nice photo.

Norman

Thanks Norman. I'm now out of the closet!  :humour: :roll
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'07 Larrivee PV-09E "Holly"
February 19, 2009, 07:20:45 PM #4
Yes, and hopefully you consider yourself in good company.  :bgrin:
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February 19, 2009, 07:55:33 PM #5
Quote from: GeeNorm on February 19, 2009, 06:35:29 PM
Lynda and I both like (and own) mandolins. The difference is that you seem to actually know how to PLAY yours.  :roll

She and I have learning to play on our list of things to do.

Nice photo.

Norman

copying to my own post so this can't be retracted later.....

Nice Mando. on my short list to learn how to play some day.

Randy R., Georgia, USA
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February 19, 2009, 07:57:21 PM #6
So, Randy. Are you preserving my confession ... or my commitment?

Or both?

Norman
Larrivee LSV-11E, LV-10E, Limited Edition D-03 IS/MH
Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 bass, Ovation 12-string
{GASSING for RS-4}
February 19, 2009, 08:03:05 PM #7
Quote from: GeeNorm on February 19, 2009, 07:20:45 PM
Yes, and hopefully you consider yourself in good company.  :bgrin:

Of course Norman
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February 21, 2009, 08:40:19 PM #8
Mando's are so much fun, Hope to see mare larry's around here soon.


Here's mine in a similar setting.




Shad
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February 22, 2009, 08:05:57 AM #9
Shad,

What a gorgeous mando. I will admit to having a huge soft spot for Weber mandos and will likely be buying one in the future.
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'07 Larrivee PV-09E "Holly"
February 22, 2009, 12:02:09 PM #10
WOW!!!! Shadco. Now that's a Mando, I bet she sings with the angles and barks with the BIG dogs. :drool: Flathead.

Have not posted picture of back of my mando because it's just plain slab rock hard mable with no figureing. But I bet Shadco's baby has a nice butt!!!!!!!
Larrivee D-60
Larrivee D-05 Gryphon Headstock
Guild F-35NT
Gibson B-25
Yamaha LL-25
Martin D-16H
Martin LX1
1902  "Up toDate Guitar" oak parlor
1944 d-28  Martin ( sold last year )
February 22, 2009, 12:46:36 PM #11
Quote from: flathead on February 22, 2009, 12:02:09 PM
WOW!!!! Shadco. Now that's a Mando, I bet she sings with the angles and barks with the BIG dogs. :drool: Flathead.

Have not posted picture of back of my mando because it's just plain slab rock hard mable with no figureing. But I bet Shadco's baby has a nice butt!!!!!!!

Nothing too special.

She can run with the Big Dogs and I figure that out each time my instructor plays it.   :crying:






Shad
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LP R9
PRS MC58
PRS DGT LTD
February 22, 2009, 08:30:51 PM #12
Congrats on the new mandolin, Flathead! Enjoy! They are a joy.
Dave
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