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01 Aug 09 - 12:09 AM (#2691412) Subject: Paris Swing brand mandolin: good or bad? From: SharonA Does anybody on the 'Cat play a Paris Swing mandolin? Has anyone tried one and thought it was not worth purchasing? I'm eyeing the Samois MS-130 model with the large "D" hole, but I haven't heard one or played one yet so I don't know whether to believe the company's hype about its sound and playability. Also wondering if there are structural issues associated with that big soundhole. Is there a better option in the moderate-price range for a mando to be used in a jazz/swing trio (with a guitarist and a keyboardist)? Your comments, please! Thanks, Sharon |
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06 Aug 09 - 02:18 AM (#2694531) Subject: RE: Paris Swing brand mandolin: good or bad? From: SharonA *refresh* |
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06 Aug 09 - 05:01 AM (#2694574) Subject: RE: Paris Swing brand mandolin: good or bad? From: GUEST The only one I have handled or felt is my own oval hole model,Nuages, and I must say that I enjoy both the sound and feel of it. It is a sample of one, however, and the bridge as supplied is adjusted to its lower limit, but it plays well and has great projection. I have heard internet stories of the samois suffering cracks at the soundhole, but no first hand knowledge. All inn all my one was good value for the money. - Dave T. |
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06 Aug 09 - 11:48 PM (#2695187) Subject: RE: Paris Swing brand mandolin: good or bad? From: GUEST,iancarterb I have played a Nuages, and it played well and LOUD! I stopped immediately and left the premises to escape the clutches of Instrument Lust and avoid that slippery slope so familiar to many of us. Carter B |
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14 Aug 09 - 10:58 AM (#2700216) Subject: RE: Paris Swing brand mandolin: good or bad? From: SharonA Thanks, folks. More comments, please! Anybody have first-hand experience with a Samois cracking at the soundhole? |
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31 Aug 09 - 02:49 PM (#2713110) Subject: RE: Paris Swing brand mandolin: good or bad? From: GUEST,Matt yer Hacker I have the F-hole version, and it's been excellent so far. I'd recommend them - the materials are good quality and the sound is just great, especially for such an inexpensive instrument. MyH |