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Thread #91879 Message #1755656
Posted By: SharonA
08-Jun-06 - 01:21 PM
Thread Name: Ondrej Holoubek mandolin - should I buy?
Subject: RE: Ondrej Holoubek mandolin - should I buy?
Thanks, Wesley. Heck, every parent's child is a "star", isn't he? (or she) *grin*
From what I've heard, the seller has taken his child-prodigy son to various fests over the years, introduced him to the best players he could find, convinced them to humor the kid by letting him play for them, and watched them be blown away by the kid's prowess. He's only been playing for 6 years, and already he's appeared on many stages and has some very impressive credentials in his bio. Of course, he has a website, which is here: BryceMilano.com
(I guess it all keeps him off the streets and out of trouble, but I hope he also has some friends his own age!)
Strangely, Holoubek isn't listed on Bryce's "Links" page under luthiers, though the makers of his new mandolins are. Wonder why?
Anyway, I will let you know what I end up purchasing... but it may be a while!