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T Little
Jan-12-2006, 9:41pm
There is a great looking 3 point F4 style mandolin for sale on the cafe. It's an Old Time made in Rochester New York. His other instruments also look great. http://www.oldtimemandolin.com/
Does anyone have any personal experience with these to be able to comment on their sound? Thanks.
Eric F.
Jan-13-2006, 9:11am
Please buy one and tell me it stinks so I can stop lusting after that L&H model.
johnsmusic
Jan-14-2006, 10:57am
I'll tell you Tuesday..... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
mas746
Jan-14-2006, 1:06pm
Shows how much I pay attention. I've lived in Rochester for 15 years and never knew about this place!
charliede
Jan-19-2006, 2:20am
Tuesday has come and gone. So whats the story?
johnsmusic
Jan-19-2006, 3:48am
Actually, a friend had a meeting in Rochester, home of Old Time mandolins, and he picked it up for me. Nothing like having someone fly in to pick up your mando for you. No UPS worries. Kevin was very nice to pick him up at the airport and take him to his hotel, Thanks Kevin!
I should recieve it later today but advanced reports (my friend and bandmate, Brian, a great mando player and monster guitar player) said that the instrument is awesome both in looks, volume, and playability. Can't wait till he delivers it to me. John
Hello Tim ~
Long time, no see...
That F4 is gorgeous for sure - don't know anything more about it other than that.
Good to see your name - take care.
Karen
johnsmusic
Jan-19-2006, 11:59am
Ok, put about 20 minutes into it now, between customers and the UPS man bringing in 10 boxes. Happy to report that it is what I had expected. A very cool and unusual looking instrument. Varnish finish. Excellent action, very comfortable neck, crazy curly maple back, sides, neck and back of headstock. Need to put new strings on it and cruise it a little more. Photos from Kevin's web site of the exact instrument that I bought. J http://oldtimemandolin.com/F4_BFM.html
guitharsis
Jan-20-2006, 8:11pm
John,
Congrats! I've seen and heard your mandolin. It is gorgeous. Mine is the A style (Kevin's first A). Kevin's L&H model is also wonderful, Eric. I would've posted sooner but I've been out of town.
Doreen
george kraushaar
Jan-21-2006, 9:42pm
My, that's one fine lookin' mandolin! It's got the old time look, but X braced. I bet it's a great all around instrument for many styles.