Just in time for the holidays...

... is my J Bovier flattop mandolin, which I'd like to sell.  I bought it new three years ago for 299 (excluding case).  Plays great, sounds great, excellent-plus condition, but it's not getting near enough use.  Talk to me if you are interested. 

One of you needs this instrument!

Kickstarter for Jazz book - looks interesting

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexheflin/the-mandolin-omnibook

Covers jazz solo transcriptions by noted jazz mandolin performers. Alex has met his minimum, but if you pledge $15, you'll get a PDF of the book, or for $30 you get a hard copy & PDF.

Sounds pretty cool!