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Mandolin Collection

Gibson A-1

1912 Oval hole Gibson A-1 with original parts; she may not be pretty, but she's got a sweet sound.

Victorian

Early 20th century mandolin with lithograph of lady on the instrument's back.

Harmony

Late 1950s “Batwing” acoustic/electric: great for Blues.

Ryder

2004 Steve Ryder 4-string electric with gold hardware, dual pick-ups.

 

Tenor Guitar/Bass


Martin Tenor

Late 1950s 017-T tuned GDAE; has that warm Martin sound.

Gibson Tenor

1928 Gibson TG-0 tuned CGDA; dry sound, bluesy.

Ernest tenor

2005 Joel Eckhaus, gold hardware, 5-way pick-up, tuned GDAE.

Fender bass

2005 BG-29 short scale acoustic/electric; small but versatile.

Rickenbacker bass

Late 1970s 4001 Mapleglow with Bartolini pick-up.

Knothole bass

2006 Birdsong Cortobass, short scale: unique look and fantastic sound.

 

Other Strings


Old Wave mandola

2002 Bill Bussman: wonderful finish and big sound.

Electric mandola

2004 Yanuziello, which can Rock or sound jazzy.

Martin bari uke

Late 1950s baritone with that old sweet Martin sound.

Gibson bari uke

Early 1960s baritone with a bright sound.

German lute

Late 1940s marching lute, which can be tuned numerous ways; from Mike's dad's collection.

Martin guitar

Early 1950s 000 guitar which belonged to Herb Shellans; it is a treasure of its era.

Banjo

1890s Pohlman "A" banjo tuned down to G; this is from Mike's dad's collection of instruments.


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Listen to a variety of Mike's compositions

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