As one that enjoys "odd" instruments I've had the MDC805 on my list for quite a while. I *do* have two Taylor 8-string baritones (one a custom from Music Villa). My only issue with the MDC805 is that I have rather skinny fingers. The low C strings are SO large that my fingers had a tendency to "split" the two strings rather than push them both down. I opted for a Northfield Octave Mandolin which, at least for my slender fingers, was more playable (and love it) even though Chad at Music Villa brought in his Fletcher Brock to show me when I visited Montana and it does have more power than the Northfield (at a significantly higher price point). Even with the finger issue on the MDC805, I still pick on up whenever the local store has one and it remains on my list of potential "divorce triggers". They just sound SO wonderful.
It sounds like something steve stills would play on a CSN album, or for certain David Crosby songs...or program music for a film set in the 50s/west texas. Question: does one do a mando-esque trem technique on an instrument like that?
F holes have more separation of the notes which is the main purpose of an archtop and you need that for the amount of single string passages you will encounter. If you listen to Johnny Smith play those 1950s chord melodies out of his archtop you hear the chord and the individual notes in the chord. You want that cutting power. Just my 2 cents.
It'd help to have someone who can at least play the instrument. Anybody can talk a lot but it'd be nice to hear someone actually pla y it that also knows something about it.
The cello seems to have turned into a light and cute guitar. Sound and other colors are becoming more luxurious. It's the best!👍🤗🎸🎸🎸
Agree, the more musical colours with strings the better!
That's such a cool instrument. Great sound too!
Very cool, more of this please....
Agree, variety = spice of life!
Quentin you inspire me to noodle. Love what you did here.
Hi Danley - Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! These instruments are just a lot of fun!
He’s absolutely right. It will pull different music out of you. I just played one. May go back and get it
did you?
Sounded a little tinny to me, but Quinton is incredibly impressive. Awesome ending to the video.
It's modeled after their AR805 Archtop Jazz Guitar
Very nice job Quinton!!!!
It's modeled after their AR805 Archtop Guitar
YeHa! I want one!
As one that enjoys "odd" instruments I've had the MDC805 on my list for quite a while. I *do* have two Taylor 8-string baritones (one a custom from Music Villa). My only issue with the MDC805 is that I have rather skinny fingers. The low C strings are SO large that my fingers had a tendency to "split" the two strings rather than push them both down.
I opted for a Northfield Octave Mandolin which, at least for my slender fingers, was more playable (and love it) even though Chad at Music Villa brought in his Fletcher Brock to show me when I visited Montana and it does have more power than the Northfield (at a significantly higher price point).
Even with the finger issue on the MDC805, I still pick on up whenever the local store has one and it remains on my list of potential "divorce triggers". They just sound SO wonderful.
Yes but this MDC805 uses low tension strings to make it easier to play
Quinton can play anything with strings 😄
And don't forget about the Bouzouki!
It sounds like something steve stills would play on a CSN album, or for certain David Crosby songs...or program music for a film set in the 50s/west texas. Question: does one do a mando-esque trem technique on an instrument like that?
You can apply many mandolin techniques to this instrument. Some aren't so easy because of the large scale.
ok the real question: oval soundhole or f-holes?
f-holes all. the. way.
F holes have more separation of the notes which is the main purpose of an archtop and you need that for the amount of single string passages you will encounter. If you listen to Johnny Smith play those 1950s chord melodies out of his archtop you hear the chord and the individual notes in the chord. You want that cutting power. Just my 2 cents.
It'd help to have someone who can at least play the instrument. Anybody can talk a lot but it'd be nice to hear someone actually pla y it that also knows something about it.
That's Hedges 6:08
A handful of mandocello reviews, not one mandocello player. Haha🤔
$2500, a bargain...
sounds of out of tune on the higher strings
haha umm G uhhh yknow uhh ummmmm G G G
If you're not a mandolin player... Dont play it...
Ah, I see.
But riddle me this, Batman: How do you become a player of an instrument without starting out as not a player?