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  • Can't Take It With 'Ya

    Posted by James on April 14, 2023 at 11:22 pm

    That is what my late Dad USMC WWII Vet always told me.

    Put a deposit on a Mule Mavis tonight.I have admired that guitar since it was first announced and thought it was cool and a very innovative guitar design.

    Thanks to Tony for putting this innovative Builder on my radar.

    Being from Michigan in my earlier years makes me even prouder to support Matt and his Company!!!

    • This discussion was modified 2 years, 11 months ago by  James H..
    John_Bolling_Hall replied 1 year, 4 months ago 6 Members · 23 Replies
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  • albert_d

    Member
    April 15, 2023 at 6:04 am

    You Dad was right. You will have to post us a song of you playing that Mule once delivered and practiced. I look forward to it.

  • James

    Member
    April 16, 2023 at 5:48 pm

    Thanks,have to figure out how I want it built.Want the cutaway for sure,but am considering the f hole option as opposed to that aged Pickguard, which looks really nice.

    Will be playing it more Unplugged like Tony says he does.Have to research that some more as to how I want to configure it.

    Any suggestions on that from anybody that owns or has played a Mavis would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

  • John_Bolling_Hall

    Member
    April 17, 2023 at 5:29 am

    Congratulations, you will love your Mule! Great guitars and a great investment in my opinion. Have a resonator, possibly a Mavis in my future as well, those are really cool. Please post the build pictures they will send you and of course the final product.

  • James

    Member
    April 17, 2023 at 8:34 am

    Thanks John,appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to all of this during the build process!!!

  • James

    Member
    May 26, 2023 at 9:08 pm

    Update to this OP. I decided to go with the Traditional Cutaway and F-Hole on the Mavis.No Volume and Tone Controls either,as I am will be playing it more Unplugged,and just use the knobs on my Amp to control those tones from there when needed.

    Prompt communication from Matt as well.Much appreciated!

    Have a great Memorial Day weekend TAC Family,and please pause and remember about what this Holiday signifies.

  • Loraine

    Member
    May 27, 2023 at 5:04 am

    Sounds very exciting James H. Thanks for the updates too.

    • This reply was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by  Loraine.
  • James

    Member
    May 27, 2023 at 9:31 am

    @Loraine Thanks,have a great day!

  • James

    Member
    July 7, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    Grabbed my coffee mug and first thing I see this morning is Matt from Mule informing me that my Mavis is strung up and ready to go.

    It has been sinking in slowly today,but I am really pumped about this guitar.Top Notch business to deal with as well.Kept me well informed through the entire process.

    Thanks to all at Mule!!!

    • Loraine

      Member
      July 7, 2023 at 9:51 pm

      Wow!! That is some guitar james. You’ll definitely have to post a video of it being played. Can’t wait to hear her. Congratulations on your NGD!

  • James

    Member
    July 7, 2023 at 10:23 pm

    @Loraine Thanks,I was smitten with the Mavis design when I first saw it and had to get one.

  • HowardM

    Member
    July 8, 2023 at 2:13 am

    I am impressed and can’t wait to hear you play it.

  • James

    Member
    July 8, 2023 at 8:38 am

    @HowardM Thanks Howard,have a great weekend!

  • James

    Member
    July 8, 2023 at 10:06 pm

    <div>Had to add those old school 3 On A Plate Tuners that are made in house are so cool.</div><div>

    A new design with a nod to the Vintage era,much appreciated.

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    • Loraine

      Member
      July 10, 2023 at 9:38 pm

      I like the vintage tuners. The back is unique. Not really a satin or gloss finish, or the photo just doesn’t catch the true sheen. ‘What type of wood is the back made if? Is it smooth or grainy feeling?

  • James

    Member
    July 10, 2023 at 11:04 pm

    @Loraine I have not gotten the guitar yet,but it is a Roasted Pine Back with a Roasted Maple Top as well.

    I am a camera nut as also.So will post a few more Images when I get it with my gear.

    Cheers!!!

  • John_Bolling_Hall

    Member
    July 11, 2023 at 6:09 am

    Beautiful! Might have to get in line for another Mule!

  • James

    Member
    July 11, 2023 at 8:18 am

    Sounds like a great idea John!!!

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