Today we are featuring the two point Bighorn Mandolin from Weber. Right away this piece caught my eye with its highly flamed maple sides, back and neck which are augmented by the translucent walnut finish. The great vintage vibe of the Bighorn is just the start. Some of the high quality features include: hand graduated and tuned solid spruce top, hand scalloped spruce top bars, gold hardware and a traditional Brekke bridge.
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Setting a whole new standard for quality and value, Saga’s new line of Professional-grade mandolins from Trinity College represent their highest quality, and best valued instruments specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals. Perfectly suited for all styles of music, the TM-625 Octave mandolin’s roots originate in the great tradition of Celtic or fiddle-style music. Manufactured using only select woods, these instruments have a sound and playability to compete with instruments at a price point that rival some of the worlds best boutique makers. There are four models available to fill any musical need, including Mandolin, Mandola and Irish Bouzouki.
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Setting a whole new standard for quality and value, Saga’s new line of Professional-grade mandolins from Trinity College represent our highest quality, and best valued instruments specifically designed to meet the needs of professional musicians, or any mandolin player who is looking for instruments more suited for Celtic or fiddle-style music. Manufactured using only select woods, these instruments have a sound and playability to compete with instruments at a price points that rival some of the worlds best boutique makers. There are four models available to fill any musical need, including Mandolin, Octave Mandolin and Mandola.
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How many times has Jean-Claude Larrivee reinvented himself? In the ’60s and ’70s he was one of only a handful of individual luthiers building what has now become known as “boutique” guitars. The ’80s saw him growing to a medium sized shop and ultimately becoming a force in the high-end electric guitar market. With the strong resurgence of the flattop acoustic guitar from the ’90s to the present day, Jean has proved himself a major player and innovator.
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Jean Larrivee has taken a lot of heat for not releasing his new mandolin series sooner, but this man will just not let any instrument leave his shop unless he is 100% happy with it. I admire that kind of dedication and perfectionism as does his legions of happy customers around the world.
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The entry level / intermediate market in mandolins has definitely heated up in recent years. Previously you simply could not get anything but a pressed solid top and laminate back & sides instrument in the under $600.00 market but all of that has changed in recent years.
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