Poe 19 finished

[JLock]

Well, number 19 is officially on it's way.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/19-2.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/19-3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/19-9.jpg

[JLock]

A few more.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/19-5.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/19-7.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/19-6.jpg

[Steve-o]

Looks great JLock. #Very tasty. #I like the burst and simple elegance. #Give us your review once it arrives. Welcome to the club!

P.S. Is the top Engleman?

[Skip Kelley]

Looks awesome! I love the black binding on the body! Is the fretboard and peghead bound? Congratulations!

[Steve Cantrell]

Another knock-out from Andy. You're going to love it.

[Kevin Briggs]

As usual, that's one fantastic looking mandolin. Andy's the man.

[Chris Biorkman]

Love the burst. Very nice and understated.

[johnM]

what are the specs?

[rekx]

wow...i love it.

[Mark Walker]

As has been mentioned - tastefully simple and elegant.

Congrats and enjoy! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Out in the Woods]

Very elegant! Congratulation!

[big h]

Wonderful looking mando! congrats!

[Glassweb]

Classy!

[JLock]

I am quite pleased with the way this mandolin sounds and looks. Andy sent me a sound clip and it was great. Obviously, it will be somewhat different when I hear it live, but I am confident it will be great. The top is Engleman Spruce. Neither the fretboard or the headstock is bound. I had a couple of upgrades with the block inlays and ebony tuner buttons. I am very please with the understated beauty of this mandolin. I had an idea of what I was looking for and Andy went above and beyond. I am quite pleased with the burst as well. I talked to Andy about what I was looking for and this is quite close and possibly better than I what I invisioned. I am a little afraid to play this mandolin, but am soooo looking forward to overcoming my fears. My wife will be out of town all week. I think that is probably best as I have a feeling it is going to be hard to pull myself away from the mandolin.

[Chris Biorkman]

Enjoy. He has started on mine and I am pumped.

[Glassweb]

I am a little afraid to play this mandolin, but am soooo looking forward to overcoming my fears.
If you're a collector and you just want to look at instruments as works of art - keep them in their cases and pull 'em out once in a while and drool over them. But, on the other hand, if you're a MUSICIAN - well, then you pull it out of its case, grab a beer or some (?) and play the hell out of it. Make it sing... make it bark... put a scratch or two on it asap so you won't be afraid to really enjoy PLAYING MUSIC on it!

[pickinpete]

JLock, that poe is sure handsome love the back. Also Steve-o, what is that little cutie in your avatar?

[JLock]

I am actually looking forward to trying to wear the thing out. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[F5G WIZ]

Wow, another beauty. That scroll looks perfect! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[birdman98]

Black binding RULES!

Congrats.

[Glassweb]

I am actually looking forward to trying to wear the thing out. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
There you go!

[B. T. Walker]

A very, very nice looking mandolon.

[Steve-o]

Also Steve-o, what is that little cutie in your avatar?
That would be Poe #16, on an earlier thread here. (http://www.mandolincafe.net/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST&f=15&t=49136)

[Mando Morsi]

Wow what an absolute beauty!!!
I luv the understated appointments, it makes it look very elegent almost like a nicer f-9. Can't go wrong the block inlay either, that combined with the dark sunburst almost gives it a Hoss type look.

[Wilson]

What a lovely mandolin. I'm sure it will play as fine as it looks. Congratulations!

[Mr. Loar]

This thread makes me anxious. How long did it take to get #19?

[rekx]

The more I look at this mandolin, the more I am in love.

[JLock]

It's here. It's spectacular

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/mandolin001.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/jonlifts/mandolin002.jpg

This mandolin is special. I have been playing for about a half hour and it sounds great! I am stunned by the amount of sustain this F style mandolin has. It is going to be a long night folks.

[cbarry]

Hey,
I *was* jealous until I got Poe #20 in the mail today!
Photos, lots of praise and other info to come. Got to go make dinner and play the mandolin for a while.
Chuck

[cbarry]

Okay, maybe just one.

[Steve Cantrell]

Eighteen is pretty easy on the eyes, too.

[F5G WIZ]

Wow, Andy is pumping them out for sure! Love that case with Poe on the top. What kind is it? More pictures of 20 please!!

[JLock]

Congrats to you Cbarry. It looks great too. I am beyond pleased with my mandolin. I am still astounded by the sustain on this instrument. I just rings and rings. I have had a hard time pulling myself away from it. I thought it would be tough to play a new instrument in terms of feel and reaching the frets. That simply isn't the case at all. The mandolin is seriously comfortable to play. My other mandolin is going to get a long rest.

The case is an Ameritage case. It looks good and has a built in humidor which also seems to be doing the job. The inside of the case is sitting at 68 degrees and 48% humidity.

I never had a doubt about Andy building this mandolin, but it has far exceeded my expectations. I know it is going to continue to open up which is a scary thought.

[F5G WIZ]

Don't you just love the smell of that varnish when you open the case? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif