Mandolins have always been a favorite form of expression for Kim Breedlove, both as an experienced builder and as a player. When developing the Breedlove mandolin line a decade ago, Kim sought to produce designs that were completely unique, but also instant classics. With distinctive asymmetrical “K “shape bodies, these mandolins not only provide fantastic aesthetics, but they fulfill your most discerning tonal desires. With an open, full sound, the Quartz KO is perfect for styles ranging from Classical to Celtic Music. With fantastic sustain and unmatched projection, the Quartz FF will shine in a bluegrass setting and beyond! Choose the natural satin or upgrade to a satin sunburst finish and enjoy one of the best values available in handmade mandolins.
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Master Luthiers Mark Thibeault and Jason Friesen have done it again with another of their magnificent Weissenborn-style beauties ! Spectacular AAA Koa wood throughout, huge tone and sustain and feather light construction. Every time I pick this up I am amazed at how light weight these Rayco guitars are. When played, the guitar feels alive. The entire guitar surface seems to vibrate with equal intensity and I immediately notice how the hollow neck strongly resonates through my legs.
MORE →The National Tricone is patterned after the original instrument made in 1927 with its functional Art Deco industrial design. It is made of brass, highly polished and plated with either bright nickel plating or a custom Antique Brass treatment! The round, mahogany neck has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard. The headstock has the National logo inlayed in mother-of-pearl and vintage-style tuners!
MORE →This single cone guitar is patterned after the famous El Trovador that was made only in 1932 and 1933. The body is constructed entirely of mahogany – front, back and sides. The body is artistically bound with multiple layer binding and the mahogany neck features an ebony finerboard bound in ivoroid. The headstock has a rosewood overlay. the body is 4″ deep and the scale length of the neck is 25 21/32″.
MORE →Here is another example of a National Estralita Deluxe featuring a great set of native Hawaiian Koa. With tightly flamed grain lines and rich orange coloring this is definitely a beautiful set of wood! This single cone biscuit style resophonic has lots of volume and midrange bark with a hard attack and quick decay. The Pearloid headstock overlay, body binding, mother of pearl diamond inlays and vintage National tuners round out the high end features on this guitar but don’t distract from Koa. Hold onto your hula skirts this is one is sure to please!
MORE →The Pomona 6 will change the way you think of a lap steel. For the first time you can change keys with the “easy-shift” and “easy-slide” capo to any scale and zero position. The Duesenberg capo can be shifted even within a song live in a matter of seconds. The integrated Multibender provides the pedal steel sound, with the ease of minor chords. The two levers can be set to any of the strings (except heavy E) to raise or lower the tones for more than one tone. Additional levers are available.
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