I have spent some time on Mandolin Cafe, and it doesn seem that many people there play anything other than Gibson, and play almost nothing new. Does this speak to the quality of the Rigels?
This has more to do with tradition…Gibson set the precedence on bluegrass mandolins…and, most mandolins that are purchased are ultimately being used within a bluegrass context. The Rigel is more innovative and offers more versatility for application within many styles including bluegrass. Only, due to its body style, it’s not well-accepted as a bluegrass standard. Notwithstanding, I have some diehard friends that play strictly bluegrass whom all have gone ballistic over the tonal quality and look of a Rigel…
