Please Post a Picture of Your F4

**batman** · Apr-14-2005, 11:30am

batten#2.

**levin4now** · Apr-14-2005, 2:39pm

Nice work Don! Is that Batten #1 in teh 2nd pic? Did you refinish it then? Beautiful F4. (Looking forward to the 23rd. Trying to have at least one Monroe tune down.)

**levin4now** · Apr-14-2005, 2:42pm

This topic is crazy. I just love these F4's. Ken Waltham - the next time I go back home to Canada (Grimsby), can I call you? I'd love to see some of your collection!

**batman** · Apr-14-2005, 4:00pm

yeah, Alan, thats #1 and #3 on the left. I did'nt refinish it yet, but plan to strip the laq. off and varnish it along with #2. 23rd is closing in fast, i can't wait. Don

**Ken Waltham** · Apr-14-2005, 7:34pm

The thing with this 1926 F4, Darryl, is how much it is really like a 1924. Other post Loar F4's I've had show a variation in the flowerpot. It becomes more refined, and "pointy" in the ends of the flower leaves, and the logo always looks different... better.
This looks just like a Loar period F4 flowerpot and logo.
I won't take your bet on the alcohol, because it's way too mint to test!
But, I might have a nip, if you're buying.
I am Canadian... after all.

**Ken Waltham** · Apr-14-2005, 7:34pm

Levin for now... Grimsby is really close. Sure.

**Ken Waltham** · Apr-15-2005, 7:43am

Here's a look at my 1924 F4.
Has the same screw in clamp. This one's a very late one, I really like it. Very slim neck, which I prefer.

**Ken Waltham** · Apr-15-2005, 7:44am

The back. Interesting wood on this guy, a lot like a Fern.

**Ken Waltham** · Apr-15-2005, 7:46am

Finally, that lacquer "channeling" I was referring to earlier. Commonin Fern F5's from the 20's.

**Loren Bailey** · Apr-15-2005, 3:34pm

My Weber. #I call it an F2.4

Loren

**mandopete** · Apr-15-2005, 3:47pm

Ken - that F4 is STUNNING!

**LKN2MYIS** · Apr-15-2005, 3:49pm

There's not a dog in the bunch. Really beautiful instruments.

**Ken Waltham** · Apr-15-2005, 3:59pm

Thanks, Mandopete. You can't really see the wood in the back like I'd hoped.
It's really pretty. And nice rims, too.
Ken

**Yonkle** · Apr-22-2005, 10:49am

My new F4.....finished 4-16-05 or so. (#4) JD

**Yonkle** · Apr-22-2005, 10:52am

front

**Yonkle** · Apr-22-2005, 10:53am

back

**Yonkle** · Apr-22-2005, 10:54am

headstock

**mandoryan** · Apr-22-2005, 11:06am

Very, very nice JD. You're gettin' good at that building mandolin thing!

**kyblue** · Apr-22-2005, 11:09am

JD,

That looks great.

Paula

**neal** · Apr-22-2005, 11:14am

JD, I see a 3 year waiting list in your future.

**garryh** · Apr-23-2005, 4:54pm

Here's my 1923 F4. Just purchased this month!

**garryh** · Apr-23-2005, 4:56pm

Here's the back

**Yonkle** · Apr-24-2005, 12:41am

Gary H. Nice looking F4, How does it sound?

**garryh** · Apr-24-2005, 8:57am

JD,

Thanks for asking....It sounds as good as any F4 I've heard! I've been trying to buy this one for over two years but the previous owner wouldn't entertain selling it. Either that or he wanted waaayy too much for the sale. Must have caught him at a weak moment.