Which was your favorite at MARF?

desertgoldenboy · Post by **desertgoldenboy** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:43 pm

There were about 100 instruments at the MARF. I'd like to know some peoples' favorites.

For me, the 4005's were a real treat. I was kinda smitten with John Williams' Blue Boy 4005.

Which was YOUR fave????

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:54 pm

Didn't we just discuss this over dinner?

For me, it was either the 4002 or perhaps the Banjoline... or the Mandotar, or the 360F or maybe Ken S's beautiful Dolan MB 4001V63, or...

We had SIX 4005s!!!, two of them WBs.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:58 pm

Well, for ME.....Ken Swearingin's '69 and '72 MG 4001's stand out......and his "DolanV63 Special" was fantastic looking in person...all of Dave Pascoe's instruments were exceptional, especially the 5002 mandolin! What great sounds came from that little dynamo of an instrument! There were two 850 combos there and they both sounded great....too many to mention at this point....but my favorite HAD to be that 4002 that someone brought

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:06 pm

4002 (I hate to say it)

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:35 pm

Well, other than mine, Chris' 4002 and Ken's '72 4001 were certainly my two favorites but Ken's V63 Monty and Dave's 4003s8 FireGlo were right up there as well.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:21 pm

Ijust got home Wow,long day and night Ric's by day bodybuilding at night.

I had a great time,Everyone from John Simmons to Kenny Howe's,Brian,Chris, Jeff,Marc,Dave,Kenn,Jwilliams,Don[who I didn't get a chance to talk with]Paul Boyer was a pleasure to talk with[what a gentleman]just everyone was extremely friendly.

Dave's white double neck was a killer plus Chris's 4002,and Brian's LK, Marc's 4005 and CS,John Simmons Lefty 72 4001.How can anyone just pic one in such company.

Not to mention all the outstanding Ric. guitars.

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 2:04 am

Ken's old 4001S, being the closest thing to an RM1999!

4005s looked great, too.

Crikey, wish I was there.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 4:56 am

There were a couple of 660's there that I liked....outstanding instruments! ....and that Jetglo Carl Wilson 360 caught my eye too, I think it was John Williams'?...Man,I'm gonna have to call Mike Parks again....

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:38 am

The bass to play was Chris's 4002.

The bass of beauty was Ken's MBv63

The bass that is phenomenal work is Brian's LK

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:48 am

Speaking of Brian's LK, it was so great of Ric to get it back to him in time for MARF.

That was the first time I saw one in person, and played a LK. I loved the oiled neck.

jumpindave · Post by **jumpindave** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:55 am

My favorite was David's Blond Combo 850. This guitar had a great variety of Fantastic Tones utilizing the switching system. I've been waiting to play one of these for several years. It was far better than expected.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:33 am

The Lemmy is an absolute work of art. I was also surprised at how LIGHT it is!