1922 gibson f-4 70318

**Rick Cadger** · Sep-02-2007, 5:06am

that is a great job. the mando looks fantastic, and this has been a fascinating thread.

thanks for all the pics and description.

**Mark Walker** · Sep-02-2007, 8:14am

Carles - great job. #Like flattop, I found this to be a fascinating thread. #My wife was gibber-jabbering at me and I only heard about three things she said in the entire 20 minutes it took me to read through this!

I love the look of F-2's and F-4's and would love to have one some day! #Good luck selling this one. #

(Gee, and you're here in Michigan; I could have arranged to stop over and see it!)

All the best.

Mark

**carleshicks** · Sep-02-2007, 11:14am

thanks I live just north of Battle creek. how about you?

**carleshicks** · Sep-04-2007, 8:52pm

well it finally sold, I did not make any money off it so I doubt my wife will let me empty the savings for another project right away but it was fun anyways.

**markishandsome** · Sep-04-2007, 10:28pm

Hey, refins are a tough sell no matter how good a job you did (and I do think you did a great job).

**carleshicks** · Sep-04-2007, 11:07pm

thanks

**carleshicks** · Sep-11-2007, 7:47pm

Well the new owner of the F-4 is very happy with my restoration. He gave me permission to post his comments on the repaire work.

"Carles,

The mandolin arrived alive and well. Thanks for restoring a wonderful piece of mandolin history. I’ve had work done by Randy Wood, John Arnold and Wayne Henderson over the years and your color and finish restoration rival any I’ve seen. I’ve had the privilege of owning several fine instruments in my 59 years and it’s a real treat to add this one to the list.

All the best,

Michael Reno Harrell "