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Worthless For All But a String Holder

Any of the bridge issues below will rob your instrument of tone and volume and are responsible for more players going on a new string brand or gauge hunt because their instrument just doesn’t sound like it used to. The picture is how you feel when this happens. I...

Three Interesting MAC Instruments For Sale

Buying a high-end instrument on the internet is often a big decision and you can make it easier by having a reputable third party certify that is it in good playable condition and verifying the general condition. All of the instruments we list have been MAC Inspected...

Our Players Are Creative! See New Video

Newest Custom Rangers Rangers are about two, or so, weeks out so don't wait until the last minute before vacation. The featured image has a custom inlay, sunburst top, ebony fingerboard and peghead. Here's a couple of close ups of the inlay. We received some thermally...

More Great Used Instruments To Check Out

Our used mandolin selection was going out-the-door fast, and we were running low, but we have recently received very interesting instruments to tempt you. Hit the picture links, below, for more information on each one. Weber Bitterroot 3 Point WOW Weber...

Custom Ranger Travel Mandolins

It's almost time to get outfitted for spring hiking or fishing, which includes your knock around mando. This player sent in her peghead inlay design, and chose a Cherry Body with Ebony Fingerboard and Peghead. Nice! We've done a few of these Herringbone Rosettes-...

Have You Seen These Two Mandos?

The Weber Cutaway, and Weber Yellowstone. The Cutaway is a beautiful, non-traditional instrument and the Yellowstone, a musician's workhorse. More pictures and descriptions Here, but don't hesitate to Contact Bruce to chat about them! Most of the MAC Instruments...

Christmas for Your Mando Player

It's Not Too Early Is It? First, an easy one is a Gift Certificate. They can then choose a new pickguard, custom inlay, or even spend it towards a Mando Tune Up. Good stocking stuffers are our Mando Tshirts, Harmonic Suppressors, and Truss Rod Covers (both of these...

New Pricing on 3 Beautiful Instruments!

Now is the time to buy Weber Scarlett Fire Varnish Fern F Mandolin Gibson Custom F Mandolin Weber Customized Abalone Fern F Mandolin Check them out Here *All have been MAC Inspected Buying a high-end instrument on the internet is often a big decision and you can make...

Deluxe Ranger Gig Bags

Order now and receive a Deluxe Gig Bag for your Ranger! They will be available for only the next couple of months. We include a little travel mandolin chord book and Montana Lutherie Badge with each Ranger, too! If you are considering customizing your Ranger, here...