That was great! I recently purchased an Ortega mandolin from you folks and it's been really good! I'm just a beginner, but to me this is really a good playing and sounding instrument. I wish I lived close enough to take some mandolin lessons from you, but I'll have to try to make it on my own. Thanks again!!!
The craziest thing about these super cool instruments that Orville Gibson himself built along with other very early Gibson instruments to me is their value. Yes they are valuable but not what one would think they should be worth, especially when compared to say… a much later 1959 Gibson les Paul burst. Super cool though and thanks for sharing
It would be awesome to get some exact replicas made so other people can have the opportunity to play this style of mandolin... I could never afford one, I can't afford any Gibson product, (even their strings are too expensive), but I'm sure there's plenty of collectors with deep pockets that would love to have one...
Thanks, guys (and Orville). So glad you played. Sounds great. My Gibson is young in comparison in 1938 Gibson L5 original natural finish original white pickguard with original case...and original receipt! I call it my GUT guitar inherited from my Great Uncle Tony. The original owner. In excellent condition.
There was very little of the classical groups using five string banjos. Five string players were not great sight readers as you would imagine however many who are currently selling five string banjos are creating false narratives like them saying that the Little wonder was produced first in 1908 as both four and five string models.The reason it was called the little wonder is that unlike the plectrum banjo you were not restricted to only play with a capo which is what was popular at the time.
It's called a Lyre-Mandolin! Here's a link for some more information: collections.nmmusd.org/PluckedStrings/Mandolins/Gibson/12000/GibsonLyreMandolin.html
@@jeffreyminor4701; With all the information on the internet, there should be tons of information about your Banjo. Good luck with your endeavor. It would be awesome to hear it being played. Stan in Idaho
Excellent performance! That thing sings!
Just when one thinks they've seen it all... amazing!
It sounds so round and pleasant. Orville was a magician.
That he was!
That was great! I recently purchased an Ortega mandolin from you folks and it's been really good! I'm just a beginner, but to me this is really a good playing and sounding instrument. I wish I lived close enough to take some mandolin lessons from you, but I'll have to try to make it on my own. Thanks again!!!
That's awesome to hear, also know that we do offer online lessons if you're interested! Thanks for the support!
Love the smoothness of the top end.
that should be remade, sounds amazing, why not
You all have been putting out some awesome videos! Please keep up the good work; I really enjoy watching!
What a great sounding mandolin. Thank you for this video. George in Montana
We're glad you liked it, George!
I know the one dude, awesome musicians, awesome shop, very cool historical piece!
Enjoyed your story on the history of the Gibson mandolin and the playing of a period piece. Very nice instrument thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Georgia Camp Meeting is an earworm. 👍
The craziest thing about these super cool instruments that Orville Gibson himself built along with other very early Gibson instruments to me is their value. Yes they are valuable but not what one would think they should be worth, especially when compared to say… a much later 1959 Gibson les Paul burst. Super cool though and thanks for sharing
Great piece of History.
Harvey is a Legend
Superb. Love the rag.👍
It would be awesome to get some exact replicas made so other people can have the opportunity to play this style of mandolin... I could never afford one, I can't afford any Gibson product, (even their strings are too expensive), but I'm sure there's plenty of collectors with deep pockets that would love to have one...
That would be pretty cool, in the meantime if anyone stops by the shoppe and wants to play this one we let them!
That may be worth a road trip! Lol!
Quite a survivor! So lucky to hear it.
It sure is!
Thanks, guys (and Orville). So glad you played. Sounds great. My Gibson is young in comparison in 1938 Gibson L5 original natural finish original white pickguard with original case...and original receipt! I call it my GUT guitar inherited from my Great Uncle Tony. The original owner. In excellent condition.
Great video guys
That is a beautiful mandolin.
Excellent mando
So fine!
WOW!!!
wow
There was very little of the classical groups using five string banjos. Five string players were not great sight readers as you would imagine however many who are currently selling five string banjos are creating false narratives like them saying that the Little wonder was produced first in 1908 as both four and five string models.The reason it was called the little wonder is that unlike the plectrum banjo you were not restricted to only play with a capo which is what was popular at the time.
While i'm clearly missing the point, grateful if you could let me know who the great jazz guitarist playing in the background is?
What is the “mandolair” or “mandolyre” Mr. Harvey mentions at approximately 13 minutes in this video?
It's called a Lyre-Mandolin! Here's a link for some more information: collections.nmmusd.org/PluckedStrings/Mandolins/Gibson/12000/GibsonLyreMandolin.html
@@AcousticShoppe thank you for the information.
👍
Brings a whole new mean to the Gibson “Historic” phrase that has been used so much lately lol…
I have a tiny banjo from an orchestra
Used in the 20's
Can't find anyone it set it up. Come in a hard case reclined with zipper cover.
@@jeffreyminor4701; With all the information on the internet, there should be tons of information about your Banjo.
Good luck with your endeavor. It would be awesome to hear it being played.
Stan in Idaho