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Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:53pm
Folks:
Here are some pics of my "new" (as of 1 week ago) 2002 Steffey model...
Seems there are not that many Steffey F5 images on the web, that I could find, so I thought I'd make these available.
As for the mando, I love it. Great Gibson volume and tone, even at low action setup. I'm in love! (Guess I'll have to change my screen name!)
Brian
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:54pm
Side bound...
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:55pm
Headstock...
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:56pm
Back ("Steffey smallburst")...
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:57pm
Tailpiece...
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:58pm
Radiused fretboard...
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 8:59pm
Another headstock view...
Brian Baker
Nov-10-2006, 9:00pm
20 of 50, Oct 22nd, 2002, Danny Roberts signed
Skip Kelley
Nov-11-2006, 5:51am
Brian, congratulations! I have always liked the Steffey mandolin. Enjoy!
Brian Baker
Nov-11-2006, 7:39am
Skip:
Thanks! I've really been enjoying it, its my first "high-end" F-style mando.
BTW, the Monte-style mando you just posted is absolutely gorgeous. Your building talents are top-notch...keep up the good work!
Brian
Yes, very nice Gibson. One of the features of that model that I like is the shortened fretboard.
Fretbear
Nov-12-2006, 5:09am
The "smallburst" is perfect....nice axe...
mandroid
Nov-12-2006, 4:54pm
signed on my 55th birthday.
Brian Baker
Dec-17-2006, 7:13pm
Alas, this is my only Christmas present this year...
And I'm perfectly OK with that!
Happy in SC,
Brian
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mandopete
Dec-18-2006, 8:29am
Yes, very nice Gibson. One of the features of that model that I like is the shortened fretboard.
What does this mean?
Kevin K
Dec-18-2006, 8:52am
No florida extension on the fingerboard.
ronlane3
Dec-18-2006, 8:57am
Very nice mandolin. I really like that burst on the back. When all the signature models came out, this was my favorite. Followed closely by the Doyle Lawson.
Yonkle
Feb-14-2007, 12:36am
Very cool. Dark..... but well done.
I like the fingerboard terminus, too.
But that binding...white as snow!
carleshicks
Feb-14-2007, 5:02am
beautiful Gibson . All the Steffey's that I have played have been cannons, they are probably the nicest sounding lacquer finished mando's out there.
Brian Baker
Feb-14-2007, 4:20pm
Thanks guys, I've really been enjoying it. Just raised the action up to where it doesn't buzz, and it's really a-barkin now!
Played a gig last night with it, and let's just say that I'm definitely not equipment limited!
Actually, the binding is the off-white (light yellowish) ivoroid, not the rude stark white of say, a new Fern. I can't stand stark white binding on a mando...
Happy in SC,
Brian
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GTison
Feb-15-2007, 9:51pm
If it's an 02 it probably was white. My fern isn't white anymore, it has yellowed a good bit. I REALLY like those Steffey models. I like the dark burst. I would have purchased one, # 50 but at the time I couldn't see paying the difference for that model. (and it was full price seems like)
Brian Baker
Feb-17-2007, 1:28pm
Bowfinger:
You may be right, it could have been white originally. Fortunately, it has a slight yellowing to it already, which really suits me.
I actually had my heart set for many years on getting a Fern, but I prefer a darker burst, and I didn't want a fingerboard extension (Florida). The Steffey came available at just the right time, I guess.
What year is your fern?
Brian