November 23rd, 2008 . by MacNichol
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November 22nd, 2008 . by MacNichol
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November 17th, 2008 . by MacNichol
Weber Mandolins makes incredible instruments, but not all will break the bank. An excellent example is the Weber Gallatin A model, a great looking carved top mandolin with a simple, rustic image, and a price tag that won’t make your heart stop. The Gallatin A has a simple, rustic appearance that reflects its origins in Montana.
One listener told me that the Gallatin A had a “soft” sound to it. Granted, I was playing softly at the time, but even when I barked out a few notes, it still had a fairly smooth and soft bark to it. The Gallatin A is a versatile mandolin that could work for many different types of music and playing styles, but I found it particularly useful for crosspicking, light strumming, and also found it especially responsive to quick changes in volume; indeed, I could shift between a light, airy touch, and a hard attack, and then back with ease. I did notice that with a hard chop that the Gallatin A produced a somewhat tinny sound, but if I held back just a touch I could produce a nice, full, “woody” chop.
Although previously made with mahogany back and sides, the Gallatin A mandolin is now built with maple back and sides, although larger Gallatin instruments are still built with mahogany. Features of the Gallatin A mandolin include solid sitka spruce soundboard, maple back and rim, tone bar bracing, matte finish, the Weber decal and Celtic knot featured on the headstock, black bound radiused ebony fingerboard (14 inch scale), mother of pearl diamond inlay position markers, 1 1/8 inch nut width, nickel Grover tuners, dual action adjustable truss rod, Brekke adjustable ebony bridge, Weber hardshell mandolin case, and a limited lifetime warranty.
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November 10th, 2008 . by lsatinfo2
Weber Mandolins Yellowstone A Body is now offered with a new finish color - honey with tortoise binding. The honey finish color is a bright, golden color that, along with the gloss finish, produces a different look from Breedlove’s new honeyburst finish, which has a darker hue. The Weber also comes with a tortoise binding along the top, back and headstock that complements the honey’s brightness. In addition. the model comes with a bright nickel Weber tailpiece to further add to the instrument’s glow.
Built with sitka spruce top and curly maple back and sides, the Yellowstone A produces great string-to-string note separation, along with a somewhat warmer sound than what I would expect from this tonewood combination. The resonance is also a bit more than I expected, and this model could easily be used for bluegrass as it produces chops that almost sound like they are coming from an F body mandolin, although with a much less “throaty” sound, and thus for hard-driving bluegrass it might be a touch too smooth. However, the most noticeable aspect of this mandolin is its sustain. Notes are plucked and hang around for a long time. And, open chords come out incredibly well, indeed, I was able to strum this mandolin similar to the way I would a guitar and it produced a rich, warm sound with a mellow bass.
Features of the Yellowstone A mandolin include solid sitka spruce soundboard, maple back and rim, tone bar bracing, gloss lacquer finish, the Weber decal and Celtic knot featured on the headstock, radiused ebony fingerboard (14 inch scale), mother of pearl diamond inlay position markers, Grover tuners, dual action adjustable truss rod, Brekke traditional adjustable bridge, shaped Weber Mandolins hardshell case, and a limited lifetime warranty.
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October 23rd, 2008 . by lsatinfo2
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins takes great care in shipping instruments. We typically ship instruments via FedEx, but will occasionally use the US Postal Service or UPS. Insurance is included so you can rest easy.
Before your instrument is sent, it is checked for quality assurance. Once it passes, it is wiped down with a microfiber cloth. Then, depending on the time of the year and make/model of instrument, it may be placed either in a foam or plastic bag, and then placed in the case, such as how this CA Guitars GXi model is packed:
Here’s a Breedlove twelve string guitar wrapped in plastic:
The headstock is supported by crumpled paper to ensure that the weight of the tuning machines does not damage the instrument while in transit, such as in the following picture of a Weber Mandolin:
The instrument is then placed into the manufacturer’s original packaging, which is specifically designed for instrument travel. For example, Breedlove uses special inserts at the top and bottom that contain thick plastic that allows the guitar to fit snugly, but also allows for a little bit of movement so that the guitar does not take a hard jolt. Please see the pictures below.
Breedlove’s special insert form fits snugly over the top of the guitar case, providing a safe travel environment:
Once the instrument is delivered to the carrier, you will receive an e-mail with your tracking number. Depending on the time of year, MacNichol may wait a few days to ship your instrument. For example, during the cold, dry winter months, we usually only ship instruments on Mondays and Tuesdays because we don’t want the instruments to sit in a cold, dry warehouse over a weekend.
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October 13th, 2008 . by MacNichol
Here are some side by side pictures of Weber Mandolins Gallatin F and Gallatin A models:
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September 22nd, 2008 . by MacNichol
Weber Mandolins makes some of the finest mandolins, octave mandolins, mandolas, and mandocellos on the the planet. Among Weber’s offerings is the Gallatin F model, a great looking carved top mandolin with a simple, rustic image. The Gallatin F looks as though it would be home on a rustic Montana ranch, with few adornments, a finish that reminds me of leather, and the signature Weber textured stainless steel tailpiece.
The Gallatin F works great for bluegrass and country music, particularly for lead playing with a fretboard that seems to never end. Plenty of bark (but not too much) along with a balanced tone that provides a solid bass that allows for the mids and highs to come through cleanly.
Although previously made with mahogany back and sides, the Gallatin F mandolin is now built with maple back and sides, although larger Gallatin instruments are still built with mahogany. Features of the Gallatin F mandolin include solid sitka spruce soundboard, maple back and rim, tone bar bracing, matte finish, the Weber decal and Celtic knot featured on the headstock, black bound radiused ebony fingerboard (14 inch scale), mother of pearl diamond inlay position markers, 1 1/8 inch nut width, nickel Grover tuners, dual action adjustable truss rod, Brekke adjustable ebony bridge, shaped Weber hardshell mandolin case, and a limited lifetime warranty.
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September 19th, 2008 . by MacNichol
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins is pleased to announce the availability of gift certificates. MacNichol gift certificates are a great way to provide that perfect gift for the musician you love. Gift certificates are available in any amount above $10, and may be used for custom made instruments, guitars, mandolins, or accessories. These certificates are entirely refundable.
For more information, please visit MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins Gift Certificates, or contact us at 1-800-849-3305, or info@macnichol.com. Thank You.
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September 6th, 2008 . by MacNichol
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins announces that it has become an authorized dealer for Weber Mandolins, a well-known and highly regarded builder of fine acoustic instruments.
Weber Mandolins are available in a number of different models, including the Fern, Big Sky, Bridger, Yellowstone, Bighorn, Bitterroot, and Gallatin. Based in Montana, Weber produces some of the world’s finest mandolins, octave mandolins, mandolas, and mandocellos, along with carved top guitars and resophonic guitars.
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