At the Paris Swing display at last week's NAMM show, we got to see the new John Jorgenson model up close, but what caught our attention were the changes to the Samois Gypsy mandolin. We were updated personally by designer Greg Rich on the revisions:

• Reduced the profile of the D hole to address potential long-term structural concerns.
• Modified the headstock with rosewood veneer inlay.
• Hired a new Quality Control manager to supervise set-up and adjustment consistency

Of course these changes are all because of feedback Paris Swing covets and receives from its many happy customers and users. The P.S. mandolins are a terrific value for a mandolinist seeking an affordable entry level opportunity for gypsy jazz, or a seasoned multi-instrumentalist seeking to add an attractive auxiliary jazz ax to an already diverse arsenal of quality instruments.

View pictures: Ali Fard and Greg Rich with JJ & Samois
Greg's disclaimer: The jacket does not come with the purchase of a Paris Swing...

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Posted by Ted at January 25, 2007 8:51 AM