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Adirondack mandolin top source
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Author:  Michaeldc [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:52 am ]
Post subject:  Adirondack mandolin top source
I'm looking for a small business, mom-and-pop, non-corporate source for some Adirondack mando tops.

Anybody come to mind?

Thanks, M
Author:  ballbanjos [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Adirondack mandolin top source
You might try Hampton Brothers Guitar Company in Dandridge, TN. They've sort of picked up where John Arnold and Ted Davis left off.

Dave
Author:  Colin North [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Adirondack mandolin top source
+1
Author:  Alan Carruth [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:30 am ]
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Tom Thiel at Northwind Tonewoods cuts a lot of red spruce.
Author:  dofthesea [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:35 am ]
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RC Tonwoods is always a good place to check in with. and Bob always has nice wood.
Author:  bcombs510 [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:42 am ]
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I don’t know how big they are but I’ve liked the stuff I got from American Tonewood. They cut red spruce in “by god West Virginia” :D :D






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Author:  Michaeldc [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Adirondack mandolin top source
4 tops on the way!

Thanks, M
Author:  doncaparker [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:04 pm ]
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Brad--

Just to be clear on the terminology: It's "West By God Virginia." :D
Author:  bcombs510 [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:21 pm ]
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doncaparker wrote:
Brad--

Just to be clear on the terminology: It's "West By God Virginia." :D


That’s it!!!! :D


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Author:  doncaparker [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:40 pm ]
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It is a phrase born of the frustration of a Mountaineer who was mistaken for a resident of the Old Dominion. If you want to get somebody around here riled up, refer to them as being from Virginia. It's a "hold my beer" moment. :D
Author:  John Arnold [ Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:16 pm ]
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The Hampton brothers (Nathan 29, and Matt 28) fit the description. They have one part time protege, and their dad, a retired elementary school teacher, helps out some. Call/text Matt (606-627-4873) or message them on Facebook or Ebay. No website yet.
They have a large stock of WbgV and high elevation NC red spruce (as well as a plethora of other domestic and imported tonewoods).

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Author:  oval soundhole [ Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:03 pm ]
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I see you've already purchased tops but wanted to sing my praises for the Hampton Bros as well! Matt's excellent to deal with and has a great sense of humor (all of my packages have a hilarious company name). Having learned from John Arnold above you can be assured the product they provide is always exceptional
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