View more information about these instruments and the mission at. When you purchase a Troublesome Creek instrument, you get more than a terrific handmade heirloom you take ownership in a legacy that you helped build. Using the finest in locally-sourced, Appalachian hardwoods, they create stunning instruments that are both tonally and environmentally excellent, while each sale contributes to the regrowth of our post-coal economy. Through their non-profit Appalachian School of Luthiery, they train people in recovery for addiction to become some of the best luthiers in the country. Troublesome Creek guitars, mandolins & dulcimers are handmade in Hindman, KY from sustainably sourced local Appalachian tonewoods. Please watch the video below, consider donating to their Gofundme campaign, and spread the word to help get the company back on its feet.
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Looking for Information About Mandolins.Quick Navigation General Mandolin Discussions Top It’s almost like a custom build that I forgot I ordered. I’m more than satisfied and it’s the most inspiring instrument I’ve had in quite a while.
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Might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I really like it.įit and finish are flawless. He has been off drugs for two years and four months and is employed full time with the Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Co., a new nonprofit founded by Naselroad in partnership with the. Notes will linger on if you want them to. I can’t really put tone into words, but to me it has nice projection with a more modern “wet” tone than a vintage “dry” tone. I’m not willing to say what I paid, but I will say that Melodee is willing to negotiate on the price.Īs Sunburst said above it differs a bit in construction from other flat tops. On July 28 the flood waters ran into Hindman, Kentucky and destroyed the shop of the. I absolutely understand where you’re coming from and I had my doubts, but I’m quite happy that I made the purchase. The troublesome Creek stringed instrument Company needs our help. I sincerely hope they’re worth it.It was worth it to me. $1900 - or even $1799 - is an ambitious price point in the flattop market. I even later custom ordered a Poe Scout with all the bells and whistles. I started on a used Mid-Missouri and have subsequently purchased a Flatiron 1N, a Gypsy Vagabond, and two Redline Travelers. I saw the drawings of their concept on an "f style" which looked pretty cool but im not sure if they ate building those yet. i am within driving distance but haven't been back since they started production. i would assume the mandolins are very high quality. I know he had some other top builders come in and help set the shop up.
He has worked on many of my high end mandolins along with my friends and bandmates guitars. Please take some time to check out their story and mission. I’m just curious to see what others think.[/QUOTEĭoug that is over the shop used to work for collings guitars and does killer work. The troublesome Creek stringed instrument Company needs our help 8/24/22 On July 28 the flood waters ran into Hindman, Kentucky and destroyed the shop of the Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company. If I saw one of these for under $1500 I probably would have jumped on it.
They look like very fine instruments, but I can buy a Waterloo which is a similar instrument built by an established builder for less. Any thoughts on these? I’m familiar with the background of the company and I think what they are doing is a good thing, but they just seem to be a bit overpriced.
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