You can only imagine how miserable I am - because I have only seen these pictures, and still have to wait (days, hours, minutes, seconds...) to play this striking beauty
You can only imagine how miserable I am - because I have only seen these pictures, and still have to wait (days, hours, minutes, seconds...) to play this striking beauty
with these wonderful features
Not just a James tailpiece, but some pretty special quilted maple . . #.
Extremely cool dolphin holes- and note the way the curve of the fretboard end flows from the line of the soundholes
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!
(Sorry to scream like that)
I'm happy for you. These pics will get a heap of comments and deservedly so.
Congrats!
Al Henderson
Jacksonville, FL
"Only two kinds of people never make mistakes: Dead people and people that do nothing!" [Al's Dad]
'81 Gibson F5L Fern, J Rowland
'07 Arches A Style #11, "Hoss"
'69 Gibson J-50
Congratulations Brad!! Very nice and very retro indeed. When do you expect to receive it? Lp
I had to come back for another comment. You and Andrew have really exemplified what having a custom built mandolin is all about with this one.
Your new mandolin is something to behold. I hope it wildly exceeds your expectations. Lp
J.Lane Pryce
And the New Yorker inlay on the fretboard pulls the whole thing together, I think.
Wow! Folks are sitting here just WAITING for this mandolin to get made - almost as much as I have been! (Look at the timing of these posts) Here's the last one for now . . .
Let me add - some will note the inspiration for this design in a lovely Smart mandolin owned by our own STERNArt, as well as the Monteleone styling of the soundboard. #It's one thing to be inspired, but the execution and artistry owes EVERYTHING to one Andrew Mowry. #I can't imagine a more productive working relationship with a craftsman than this. Andrew listened to everything I had to say, with patience and insight, and suggested some fine points that fully realized EXACTLY what I was looking for. #
Given his attention to detail, and creative sensibilities I'll bet he put the tone I asked for in there too.
But as I say - I'm just miserable cause I can't play it yet! (Andrew sends it out later this week... a review will follow!)
Brad:
You're right. Look at my sig line. Chris is making me a stunning A and I hope it is as unique as yours. It will be at least Summer or early fall when I get mine. Can I borrow yours until then?
Al Henderson
Jacksonville, FL
"Only two kinds of people never make mistakes: Dead people and people that do nothing!" [Al's Dad]
'81 Gibson F5L Fern, J Rowland
'07 Arches A Style #11, "Hoss"
'69 Gibson J-50
VEDDY nice!!!
Too funny, that's exactly what I said as I scrolled down the pics.Originally Posted by (good_ol_al_61 @ Feb. 13 2007, 20:06)
Mmmmmmm....mandolicious....(drooling Homer Simpson sound)
Nicely done Mr. Mowry!
John
There are three kinds of people: those of us that are good at math and those that are not.
Well I would hope YOU would like it!! #High praise from a fine artist such as yerself, Mr Stern.
Very nice and so creative. Just makes me jones for mine that much more.
Heiden F-5 #110
GMC Terrain VIN 2GTEC13Z871107423
2007 Tempurpedic mattress
$1.35 in assorted change
Every time I think I've seen 'em all, something like this turns up. A real work of art!
Mark Franzke
Franzke Mandolins
Awesome design... HOLY COW...!!
Drop dead gorgeous!
"...while a great mandolin is a wonderful treat, I would venture to say that there is always more each of us can do with the tools we have available at hand. The biggest limiting factors belong to us not the instruments." Paul Glasse
Stumbling Towards Competence
Double ewe Oh Double ewe. Wow. Great style. Stunning execution. To me, that screams - crisp! Congratulations to Andrew and you.
Jamie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
+ Give Blood, Save a Life +
That headstock is awesome. What kind of strings are those?
Garnet Bruell
Lovely mandolin Brad. Andrew, beautiful...aren't A's fun!
Holy Jamoley!
Thanks for the kind comments folks! This was was fun, as they all are. Thanks Hans for the tips on finishing blacktops, and thanks to Brad for the inspiration. I just put all his ideas together. Without inspired customers I'd just keep building the same thing over and over!
Oh, the strings are the JM-11 LaBellas from jazzmando.com.
Andrew Mowry
Mowry Stringed Instruments
http://mowrystrings.com
Also visit me on Facebook to see work in progress and other updates.
I love the way the headstock follows the "Michael Lewis design" tailpiece shape.
Serious eye candy! Tres vivas por Mowry!
Bill James
www.axinc.net
Wow!
Amazing how much difference a sharp headstock makes. That one is awesome.
Paula
Lovely mandolin, beautiful in every way. Andrew Mowry continues to amaze me, as his lutherie skills are a joy to see. I am sure this mandolin has a fantastic tone.
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