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Here are more just sent to me from Gail.
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First of all, Gail said that she will be sending me pictures all during the building process. I will forward them as soon as I get them.
Second, as far as the 12 fret F4 sound, most that I have...

Andrew made a GOM (Guitar shaped Octave Mandolin) for me. This was his first walnut instrument. He also did a custom inlay of a bear's face (Bear is my nickname) in the headstock. The workmanship...

I should mention that the instrument is current in the white. The planned stain will be the traditional F4 red. The top will have a very understated yellow burst. You barely notice it. The neck...

This is the first of many pics from Gail as the F4 is progressing. Would love your comments on the headstock. Her sister designed the inlay.


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Have tried many. If cost is not a factor, I would go Bluechip. But, at less than a dollar, there is very little difference for me with the Andrea Propec. I lose picks at an astonishing rate. I...

Cotten Music does a good job and fairly priced. They have moved, so check the website for directions.

I have had a bunch of each. There seems to be a slight difference in the complexity of the sound of an F style vs an A, all other factors being the same. That being said, you put a Tim O'Brien...

I am a true lover of the traditional F4, not the hybrid mentioned by Alan above. I am very fortunate to be having Gail Hester make me a replica of a 20's F4. I am very excited and can't wait to...

I had a chance to play a number of Northfields at the Elderly Booth during 2011 Fanfest. Very impressive. The tone, fit and finish, and playability was very strong. Over the years I have played a...

Up until getting the RSDMM, I have a number of great instruments that fit certain roles. The Stanley is a kick tail Monroe bluegrasser, the Elllis has a modern sophisticated sound, the F4 just...

I am lucky enough to have Stanley #32. It is a true bluegrass beast. I have tried a number of strings, but always seem to come back to J74s. My favorite pick is my Traditional shaped BC, but the...

How does a Korg with a clip on cord compare with the Peterson?

From the last time I bought a clip on tuner, there are a lot of new products out the. What tuners do you guys recommend, studio, stage and jam?
Thanks in advance.

Any hardware, wood selection, or any.other differences

f5loar, What do you.see as the major differences between the DMM and the RSDMM?

I have had #19 for about three weeks. I need to mention that this instrument had not been played much at all. The previous owner became wrapped up with another type of stringed instrument. Even...

Henry, Sorry for the delay. Looks like February 1, 2008.

Due to the singing nature of the high strings, A and E, this RSDMM to my surprise, seems well suited to Celtic tunes. I was playing Flowers of Edinburgh on a whim this morning and found this...

Ricky Skaggs signed it. Dave Harvey was I think from #6 on, if I remember properly, so was under his leadership.

Since I still have the Stanley, I did an AB of the two. The coloring and style is both come from the Loar family. The difference in look is the Collings like 45 degree fret board cut (was special...

Pictures of newly acquired #19

When I described how I bought my house, my cousin said that having a good relation with the sellers was more important that getting a few k off the price. He said that now my house has a great mojo....

I really like the look of it, but I like unusual looks. Would love to hear how it sounds.