Weber 10th anniversary practice mando

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 9:52am

Press releases and so-on are going to follow, but I had to post the early results. Bruce is going to hand-build ten F-style mandolins for our tenth anniversary. He used this a-style to practice and hone many of the techniques and appointments that will go into the 'F'. The actual 10th anniversary mandolin will be a bit different, but this mandolin looks and sounds so beautiful that I figured I'd share it. It's one-of-a-kind, going to the Fret Art Gallery in Alta Loma, CA.

The spec:
Spruce & Maple (of course)
Flame Maple Binding & Pearl purfling
Custom Color & Gloss Spirit Varnish
Custom Inlay

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 9:53am

Detail of the f-hole; Bruce bound them by hand.

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 9:54am

Binding detail.

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 9:59am

More Binding detail.

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 10:00am

Back

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 10:03am

Heel cap. The crossed f-holes signify the roman numeral 'X'.

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 10:05am

Neck detail

**Rick Banuelos** · Jun-20-2007, 10:06am

Rib detail.

You know, now that I look at these, the photos don't do any justice to the mando. *sigh*

**pickinNgrinnin** · Jun-20-2007, 10:08am

Outrageous!

The binding work on this Mando is nothing short of incredible. I generally don't like the look of a bound F hole but this is an exception. Bruce has done this with a very subtle touch and look. Very impressive.

Congratulations on the 10 year anniversary. I hope you are are building out there in Montana for generations to come.

[QUOTE]He used this a-style to practice and hone many of the techniques and appointments that will go into the 'F'.

It looks like Bruce is beyond the honing stage!

**B. T. Walker** · Jun-20-2007, 10:13am

Uuuhhhh! <drooling like Homer Simpson> Purfling!

That mando is too much, and that's a good thing.

Lucky art gallery!

**Wesley** · Jun-20-2007, 10:16am

I've wondered if with the duties and demands of a growing company if someone like Bruce is actually able to spend any time building mandolins? It looks like my question has been answered.

**JEStanek** · Jun-20-2007, 10:17am

Wow! That looks great. I like the black on the inside of the f-hole binding.

Jamie

**red7flag** · Jun-20-2007, 11:16am

Like pickin, I usually don't like bound f holes, and also like pickin, due to the delicacy of the approach, I really like the result. Beautiful work and concept of the entire instrument. Rick, what is the retail price of the A model and do you have a price on the upcoming F model?
Tony

**Doug Edwards** · Jun-20-2007, 11:48am

Masterpiece, nothing less! Encredible job on the binding! WOW!

**Perry** · Jun-20-2007, 11:52am

Uh.....gee I like the A style just like it is.....too bad it's gonna get ruined with a scroll

**Nick Triesch** · Jun-20-2007, 1:39pm

Bruce Weber just entered a new era of fine mandolin building. I have never seen such fine work. Nick

**MandoSquirrel** · Jun-20-2007, 4:06pm

Originally Posted by (red7flag @ June 20 2007, 12:16)

Like pickin, I usually don't like bound f holes, and also like pickin, due to the delicacy of the approach, I really like the result. Beautiful work and concept of the entire instrument. Rick, what is the retail price of the A model and do you have a price on the upcoming F model?
Tony

Me, too. Usually the binding is too "loud", I like "plainer" instruments, but This is Gorgeous with a Capital George.

**JohnF** · Jun-20-2007, 10:34pm

OK we're all drooling. Update that Web site already. We want more!!!! (Then again maybe it's just too painful to look - since I'm still paying off my A9)