man-do-li-er (măn′ dō lē′ ər), n. any person engaged in the operation of a mandola. [t. F, t. It.: m. mandoliere, der. mandola, gondolier]
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High Performance Mandolas
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Welcome to the site, and thanks for visiting.
Although I build from a specific set of models only, they are completed one at a time in my one-man shop, so each instrument is unique. It will be set up and tested; brought into the world with great care.
And guaranteed to be one which you will be excited to own.
I hope you see or hear something in these pages which communicates that excitement. Over the past twenty-five years, I have built them to play.
This could be your portal to that awesome playing experience. Additions and changes are taking place, so please check back often.
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________Regards,
________J. John MixSon
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If you would like to know more about the instruments and my schedule, just call, or email me at the address below. Also, please see the Shipping/Guarantee page.
Thanks. JJM
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A note about the photographs:
Almost all photos on the site are thumbnails; click on the images to open larger versions, many with expanded captions, in a new window.
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A note about the streaming video clips: (Don't miss the Video Clips!)
They are dial-up resolution to keep buffering times down for those using dial-up.
Most are just noodling around, to give a idea about how the instrument sounds and looks. If anyone's tunes do get included, there will be a note about copyright. Any other resemblance to someone's tune is strictly coincidental.
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Mandolinists
For an explanation of the relationship between the mandolin & the mandola, especially how you might choose to play your mandolin tunes on mandola, click the image →
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