MAVIS

Our first encounter with a Mule Resophonic instrument came back in 2016 and, in the years since, the brand has gone from strength to strength. Helmed by former Huss & Dalton luthier Matt Eich and based in Saginaw, Michigan, the company’s waiting list continues to grow along with the roll call of high-profile players who appreciate the raw charm of Eich’s creations. This includes, to name but a handful, such varied players as Jeffrey Foucault, Jason Momoa, Celisse Henderson, Joey Landreth, Rebecca Lovell, Ariel Posen and Kristian Matsson (aka The Tallest Man On Earth).

In addition to the conventional resonators that started it all, the Mule catalogue also contains single and double-cutaway variations on the Mulecaster. These guitars feature Strat and Tele-inspired outlines with hollow steel bodies and