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    Greetings All,

    I have ordered a new F4 (Pomeroy). Now I have to make some decisions. Among other things, I'm undecided about what finish I want on it. I was wondering if I could prevail upon you kind people to post pictures of your F4's. It would be fun to see them, and it would certainly help me to visualize the various approaches.

    Also, I would welcome any comments about the tonal characteristics that follow from various decisions, such as the 12 vs 14 fret neck, one or two piece back, type of wood used for top, type of bridge, etc etc.

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    "one or two piece back, type of wood used for top,"

    I love the look of a one-piece slab-cut back on an F4...

    And for some reason I like the look of a very wide-grained top on an F4...

    Here's a fuzzy shot of #19693's backside...
    It's a blacktop...
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    J.M.L. -

    You've seen my F-4 #64 posted here. Here's a back shot again.

    I went with the 1-piece back after much agonizing, and I am glad I did. I simply like the look.

    I also went with a solid color. For my taste, too many 'bursts out there and they all tend to look very similar after a while (my opinion only, please don't beat me). I also think that a solid color tends to show off the beauty
    of the wood.

    Top is Engelmann, back and sides sugar maple. I went with Don's standard bridge. Nut and saddle are, as standard, boned.

    I also went with the w/b/w binding and a pick guard.

    The tonal quality is VERY rich and even. And it is incredibly LOUD. The quote is "the soundbox is very alive."

    Been with me for a month now, and I have no complaints or hindsight at all.

    Whatever you choose is personal and thereby can't be wrong. You'll love the instrument. Don is simply unbelievable in his work.

    Hope this helps. If not, PM me and I'll answer any questions you might come up with (if I can).

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    And the front.
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    Plain old garden-variety 1924 Gibson....
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    Here is my 1924. Back has had some finish damage but i sort of like the flames on the flames look.





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    Quote Originally Posted by (Spruce @ April 08 2005, 08:29)
    And for some reason I like the look of a very wide-grained top on an F4...
    Me too. I love this top, though it's a 3-pointer (not mine, taken from a thread here BTW):



    I think that grain suits the oval hole Fs very well.




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    How about posting maker's names with the pics?

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    Quote Originally Posted by (jgarber @ April 08 2005, 19:03)
    How about posting maker's names with the pics?
    Coming right up!

    The one I posted is a Brentrup, and there is a recent thread about it somewhere here...

    The one Pat posted is a Driftwood and is still in the making.

    HTH, Germain

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    The one I posted is a POMEROY.

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    Well okaayyy, since you inSIST... here's my 1914 blacktop again:
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    Frankenmouse, that's just too good looking.

    Mark, I know you got some ideas, I did the same thing in "post your blacktop A's" and got a little more on track.

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    Here's a photo of a near mint 1926 F4 I have. A stunning example.
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    Mark, Although I just posted this yesterday in groupings, it shows some of my F4s new and old. The identifications are in the groupings post. Bursts abound but there is a black topped Rose as well. I hope this helps in your finish selection. Doug
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    Good lord! What a bunch of great photos. Those are some beautiful mandolins..and what a tremendous collection that last one is!

    Thanks, folks. This is very helpful. I've been leaning toward a dark burst. Lots to think about....
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    Here's another shot of the 1926 F4.
    Never had another 1926, I once owned a 1925, the first vintage instrument I ever bought. It came in a mint Loar rectangular case.
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    Here's my brand spanking new Eastman 814. The back.
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    And the front... #It's no teens Gibson but I love the look and how nice it is to play. Spirit Varnish finish.

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    Back shot of the 1926 F4. Note the wavy lines in the varnish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by (Ken Waltham @ April 12 2005, 20:14)
    Back shot of the 1926 F4. Note the wavy lines in the varnish.
    That's because it's lacquer
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    Interesting; on the 1926 F-4, the pickguard is screwed onto the body, same as the F-5. What year was the last year the old funky clamps were used??? Maybe it went back to the factory and they 'upgraded' from the clamp?

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    Funny thing, Darryl, it's not lacquer. But, I have a 1924 that is. Go figure.
    The 1924 displays the same channeling that Ferns get, that grooving in the lacquer.
    As for the p/g screw on bracket, those appear on F4's and A4's in late 1924. I've had a few of those, and frankly, prefer them over the clamps.

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    I don't blame you, every one with clamps I've seen has plain dug into the finish due to the owners not replacing the felt.

    That's a beautiful mandolin, I want one real bad, and I know they just get more pricey as the years go by.

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    My black 1924 A2(Z) has that screw on clamp also.

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    My 25 A-2 has the screw clamp. I make my repros that way too. Ken is correct on the time frame...it started late '24.

    Ken, I'll bet $50 that denatured alcohol does not melt that finish
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