You will be a hit - Marty Stuart might be thereDon't know about that, Stu, but I can damn sure pick a few licks!
I will bring this thing to the Station Inn in Nashville next time I go for the Sunday night jam,
I’ve never seen any info on the specific composition of the A-3’s ivory finish, but I have read that it’s somewhat delicate in nature. Regardless, aesthetically it’s a super cool finish, imho, and I also love the curlicue peghead inlay, which is unique to the A-3 in the world of Gibson mandos.Is that just some sort of paint on the top or tinted lacquer?
Looks vintage, what year is it?
I'm pretty sure it's a white nitro lacquer spray paint. But someone might know more about it than I do.Is that just some sort of paint on the top or tinted lacquer?
I'm gonna guess that smaller is better? Less distance and pull over a shorter space equals less distortion?? I'm making things up as I go, but it sounds reasonable, right??How is it that there are a surprising number of really old mandolins out there which I assume are all in playable condition?
As Tom says, smaller is better - for a number of reasons:How is it that there are a surprising number of really old mandolins out there which I assume are all in playable condition?