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April 12, 2009 | New JL Smith 5-string

And then there were two...

We've just been introduced to another amazing electric mandolin builder, J.L. Smith. John hails from South Carolina (Myrtle Beach) and specializes in this amazingly comfortable, tone-rich Tele style instrument. Of course, the Sea Foam Green (Aqua) finish caught our eye immediately, and we'd already noticed its recent appearance in a review by fellow webmaster Martin Stillion over at eMando.com, midst other internet praise and chatter.

The instrument has a unique country "quack" to it, the Alder wood body capable of a bold aural spank, a character completely different than our revered Jonathon Mann 5-string. Both are welcome components of the JazzMando staff tone arsenal. We're anticipating a full written review very soon documenting the Smith's playability and extended sonic prowess, so stay tuned.

Scott Tichenor, MandolinCafe Site Adminstrator reponds publicly after seeing initial pictures, "Woof! Where's the sunglasses and 57 Chevy with fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror?"

It's ours, now; we'll have fun, fun, fun, 'til her Daddy takes the T-bird away.

JL Smith 5-string electric mandolin

Builder Website: JL Smith Mandolins
Read eMando Review

Posted by Ted at April 12, 2009 8:28 AM


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