good job Gibson

[carleshicks]

I was just looking at the mandolin archives and noticed a 1925 Fern that has been recently added to the archives. I was suprised because I thought I was looking at pictures of my 2003 Gibson Fern. My mando is colored exactly like this old Fern as a matter of fact the only noticeable difference was the tuners. So I just thought that I would thank Gibson For thier effort in recreating the great mandolins of the past to such strict standards.

[onlyagibsonisgoodenuff]

Not only do they look right, but the sound is there, too. My 2003 Fern sounds as good as the Loar I played last summer!

[carleshicks]

you're right I forgot to mention the tone. At two different jams I have been at I have had people mention how old my mandolin sounded. I see that there is a fern in the classifieds but it has a lighter finish than mine. actually most of the new ferns have that lighter finish that is why I was so attracted to mine when I seen it. Check out the archives the Serial # is 84252 it is a dead ringer for my fern.

[lindensensei]

My 2004 is extremely dark, just lucky, I guess... and the sound is right, too.