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Weber: Yellowstone Custom Deluxe

Submitted by willie shepherd on 1/19/2011

Where Purchased: The Mandolin Store

Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: new($US)

Sound

I play traditional bluegrass with The Highway 57 Bluegrass Band from Nothern,Ohio.I have played several other mandolins over the years and own several now,but the Weber has the rich/full sound that I've been looking for.It plays great.I have the action set pretty high to get that nice"woody"sound.It's a little hard on the fingers, but if you play every day they get tough.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

I do my own setups on all my mandolins to find that "sweet spot". I like the action set pretty high. To me that's where they sound best.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

It has a tobacco finish that really looks nice.The top is red cedar with tiger maple back,sides,and neck with mother of pearl inlays with the Weber vace on the head.
I think that overall it looks great.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

We play 2-3 gigs a month and get together every other weekend just to jam somewhere.I have played my Weber every weekend for two years without a backup.So far have had no trouble.Very dependable.

Reliability Rating: 10