Pomeroy #86

**John Goodin** · Sep-11-2006, 11:14pm

I received Pomeroy #86 on Saturday morning and I've played it many hours since. What I asked Don to do was make me a new old Gibson. I'm delighted so far. The sound is remarkably similar to my 1928 A oval and the feel is nearly the same too. I'll try and attach a picture or two.

Don was wonderful to work with. The instrument is a work of art and the price was amazing.

John G.

**John Goodin** · Sep-11-2006, 11:19pm

Here's the 2nd of four photos:

**John Goodin** · Sep-11-2006, 11:21pm

No. 3. These are Don's photos by the way. Taken just after he had strung the instrument up.

**John Goodin** · Sep-11-2006, 11:22pm

4th and final photo.

**cooper4205** · Sep-12-2006, 12:12am

looks good, is it a snake or paddle headstock?

**luckylarue** · Sep-12-2006, 12:35am

Beautiful mando, John. As the happy owner of #75 - also an A2 - I can attest to Don's ability to make a superb "modern" Snakehead. I'd recommend the "fossilized" bone bridge saddle for a bit more volume - especially on the G and D strings. Happy pickin'!

**Lane Pryce** · Sep-12-2006, 8:29am

Very nice! A headstock photo would be nice. I have always thought his tailpiece covers were classy. Lp

**Mark Walker** · Sep-12-2006, 9:29am

Ditto on the desire to see a photo of the headstock! #That's a beauty. #Man, it sure looks like a vintage 'The Gibson' A-2 or A-3 at first glance, doesn't it? #Wonderful! #

**Eric F.** · Sep-12-2006, 10:17am

Congratulations, John. Enjoy it!

I have No. 17, also an A-2. It's got the old Gibson vibe with stronger tone and none of the issues.

**John Goodin** · Sep-12-2006, 2:53pm

Yes, it's a snakehead. My 1928 (which I've now had for about 30 years!) is a paddlehead and I almost asked Don to replicate that. But I didn't and now I'm very happy with the snake. I'll try and post a photo of the headstock tonight.

John G.