What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it?

Shmockiebaby · 04-08-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm the buyer on this oddball f-style in desparate need of repair. Anyone recognize this thing? I figure the odd scroll ought to be a giveaway.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=320355021219

I have been temporarily "mando-less" since my last band broke up and I sold my Kentucky, so I figured any port in a storm and decided to give this thing a try. But it would sure be nice to have some idea of what it is.

I thought perhaps someone in the group may have spotted it on eBay.

Haven't received it yet....

Shmockiebaby · 04-08-2009, 10:17 AM

Here's the pics to save you a click.

allenhopkins · 04-08-2009, 10:30 AM

Well, $115 won't break you, but you need to get that neck repaired ASAP; quite a crack at the heel in the pic you didn't post.

No label at all? Looks like someone's Gibson copy to me, from the "flowerpot" on the headstock; might be homemade. Is it solid wood? That scroll's pretty ungraceful, but still, for $100 or so, how wrong can you go...?

MikeEdgerton · 04-08-2009, 10:34 AM

I recognize it as an inexpensive pacrim mandolin that was around a few years back (not that many). There are a few shots of these somewhere under the "worst scroll" headings. You're probably in that thing more than it's going to be worth.

For the life of me I can't find the thread with these in it.

Michael Gowell · 04-08-2009, 03:16 PM

That scroll...I keep bursting out in uncontrollable merriment but I can find no adequate words...

Shmockiebaby · 04-08-2009, 03:29 PM

Hey, quit giggling at my scroll! You're gonna make me self-concious.

Yup, gotta fix the neck fast and cheap. This mando may go straight from the "what is it" forum to the "beater" forum. All repair labor is mine, so the buck(s) stop here.

I have seen the scroll before too. May be Asian.

Thanks to everyone so far!

jim_n_virginia · 04-09-2009, 10:49 PM

Your right Mike this mandolin has been seen before. And I believe it was part of a "what's the ugliest mandolin scroll you every seen?" thread.

Sorry Shmockie don't mean to insult your new mando! LOL! But this puppy is like a Pug puppy dog ... so ugly it is cute!

Hey for a $115 bucks what the heck right. Also if I am not mistaken this was someone's early attempt at making a mandolin not a Pac-Rim factory model if I remember right, but I could be wrong.

But on a serious note getting that heel crack fixed if probably going to cost you more than what you paid for it but look at it this way ... it'll be a good conversation starter at the jam.

If someone asks you what is it tell'em it's a Henway and when they ask ... "What's a Henway??" Just tell'em .."oh about 3 or 4 pounds!"

wadeyankey · 04-09-2009, 11:03 PM

That scroll makes me think of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". I'm going to have to watch it to figure out why.

Shmockiebaby · 04-10-2009, 07:18 AM

It is really not even fair to refer to it as a scroll. It is more of a cresting wave (think Rickenbacker guitars).

Capt. E · 04-10-2009, 09:03 AM

If you are going to need serious neck repair, how about converting it to a two-point? Shouldn't be very hard to do.

toddjoles · 04-10-2009, 09:37 AM

If I remember right these mandos were marketed under the name Galveston.

Shmockiebaby · 04-11-2009, 07:44 AM

Galveston, huh? That's not much to look forward to. Still waiting for it to arrive.....

Thanks again to all who have responded with info. I'll update when it show up - maybe a couple more photos, and a more detailed description.

MikeEdgerton · 04-11-2009, 09:26 AM

They were marketed under several names and some didn't have labels at all.

Jim Broyles · 04-11-2009, 10:34 AM

Wasn't any 35-40 years ago, either.

MikeEdgerton · 04-11-2009, 11:51 AM

Right you are James.

mandozilla · 04-11-2009, 08:13 PM

No offense Schmockiebaby but that is a pretty anemic looking scroll...kind of creepy...reminds me something I saw in "Nightmare Before Christmas" or "Beetlejuice" can't recall which.

jim_n_virginia · 04-11-2009, 10:25 PM

I think it looks kinda cool like rolling up in a Edsel!

I'd love to walk in and see the look on sgarrity's and Bucket's face at our local jam with this baby!

Here's a picture of a Galvaston, they have weird looking scrolls and similar in design to this one but I still don't think this one is a Gavaston. I think this one was built at the beginning on some lutheir's career.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GALVESTON-F-BODY...ayphotohosting

allenhopkins · 04-12-2009, 12:22 AM

Here's a Galveston with a very similar "cresting wave" scroll. Store was selling it new for $169. With a major fracture at the heel, $115 seems a bit steep...

Shmockiebaby · 04-12-2009, 07:26 AM

Nah, look at both pictures. It's not the same mando. I've seen the Galveston's before, but that's not the same scroll. Even the Galveston may have a more advanced scroll than this little beast does!

By the way, Allen, can you post at least one more reply telling my I paid too much for it, please? I don't get enough of that from my wife. And don't forget to remind me about the neck crack again while you're at it. Thanks!

Still waiting for it to arrive. Should be interesting.....

allenhopkins · 04-12-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shmockiebaby

By the way, Allen, can you post at least one more reply telling my I paid too much for it, please? I don't get enough of that from my wife. And don't forget to remind me about the neck crack again while you're at it. Thanks!

Sorry.

04-08-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
Shmockiebaby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? I'm the buyer on this oddball f-style in desparate need of repair. Anyone recognize this thing? I figure the odd scroll ought to be a giveaway. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=320355021219 I have been temporarily "mando-less" since my last band broke up and I sold my Kentucky, so I figured any port in a storm and decided to give this thing a try. But it would sure be nice to have some idea of what it is. I thought perhaps someone in the group may have spotted it on eBay. Haven't received it yet....

04-08-2009, 10:17 AM	#2
Shmockiebaby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Here's the pics to save you a click. Attached Thumbnails

04-08-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
allenhopkins Mando accumulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester NY 14610 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Well, $115 won't break you, but you need to get that neck repaired ASAP; quite a crack at the heel in the pic you didn't post. No label at all? Looks like someone's Gibson copy to me, from the "flowerpot" on the headstock; might be homemade. Is it solid wood? That scroll's pretty ungraceful, but still, for $100 or so, how wrong can you go...? __________________ Allen Hopkins Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello Natl Triolian Dobro mando Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back H-O mandolinetto Stradolin Vega banjolin Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello Flatiron 3K OM

04-08-2009, 10:34 AM	#4
MikeEdgerton Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,473	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? I recognize it as an inexpensive pacrim mandolin that was around a few years back (not that many). There are a few shots of these somewhere under the "worst scroll" headings. You're probably in that thing more than it's going to be worth. For the life of me I can't find the thread with these in it.

04-08-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
Michael Gowell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: kittery point, maine Posts: 731	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? That scroll...I keep bursting out in uncontrollable merriment but I can find no adequate words...

04-08-2009, 03:29 PM	#6
Shmockiebaby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Hey, quit giggling at my scroll! You're gonna make me self-concious. Yup, gotta fix the neck fast and cheap. This mando may go straight from the "what is it" forum to the "beater" forum. All repair labor is mine, so the buck(s) stop here. I have seen the scroll before too. May be Asian. Thanks to everyone so far!

04-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#7
jim_n_virginia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 2,816	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Your right Mike this mandolin has been seen before. And I believe it was part of a "what's the ugliest mandolin scroll you every seen?" thread. Sorry Shmockie don't mean to insult your new mando! LOL! But this puppy is like a Pug puppy dog ... so ugly it is cute! Hey for a $115 bucks what the heck right. Also if I am not mistaken this was someone's early attempt at making a mandolin not a Pac-Rim factory model if I remember right, but I could be wrong. But on a serious note getting that heel crack fixed if probably going to cost you more than what you paid for it but look at it this way ... it'll be a good conversation starter at the jam. If someone asks you what is it tell'em it's a Henway and when they ask ... "What's a Henway??" Just tell'em .."oh about 3 or 4 pounds!"

04-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#8
wadeyankey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 56	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? That scroll makes me think of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". I'm going to have to watch it to figure out why.

04-10-2009, 07:18 AM	#9
Shmockiebaby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? It is really not even fair to refer to it as a scroll. It is more of a cresting wave (think Rickenbacker guitars).

04-10-2009, 09:03 AM	#10
Capt. E Capt. E Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 872	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? If you are going to need serious neck repair, how about converting it to a two-point? Shouldn't be very hard to do. __________________ Jammin' in South Austin with: '70's Shiro A '08 Weber Bighorn LeCapitaine Accordion Harmonica Penny Whistle My albums: http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/album.php?u=7616

04-10-2009, 09:37 AM	#11
toddjoles Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 277	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? If I remember right these mandos were marketed under the name Galveston. __________________ Todd Joles, handyman and aspiring luthier! San Diego's own Rock Bottom Bluegrass! Traditional music played without talent! The greatest band you've never heard!

04-11-2009, 07:44 AM	#12
Shmockiebaby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Galveston, huh? That's not much to look forward to. Still waiting for it to arrive..... Thanks again to all who have responded with info. I'll update when it show up - maybe a couple more photos, and a more detailed description.

04-11-2009, 09:26 AM	#13
MikeEdgerton Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,473	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? They were marketed under several names and some didn't have labels at all.

04-11-2009, 10:34 AM	#14
Jim Broyles jbmando RIP HK Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA Posts: 3,507	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Wasn't any 35-40 years ago, either. __________________ "I thought I knew a lot about music. Then you start digging and the deeper you go, the more there is."~John Mellencamp "Theory only seems like rocket science when you don't know it. Once you understand it, it's more like plumbing!"~John McGann "IT'S T-R-E-M-O-L-O, dangit!!"~Me

04-11-2009, 11:51 AM	#15
MikeEdgerton Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,473	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Right you are James.

04-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#16
mandozilla Mark Evans Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 1,282	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? No offense Schmockiebaby but that is a pretty anemic looking scroll...kind of creepy...reminds me something I saw in "Nightmare Before Christmas" or "Beetlejuice" can't recall which. __________________ "You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can't wipe your friends off on your saddle."

04-11-2009, 10:25 PM	#17
jim_n_virginia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 2,816	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? I think it looks kinda cool like rolling up in a Edsel! I'd love to walk in and see the look on sgarrity's and Bucket's face at our local jam with this baby! Here's a picture of a Galvaston, they have weird looking scrolls and similar in design to this one but I still don't think this one is a Gavaston. I think this one was built at the beginning on some lutheir's career. http://cgi.ebay.com/GALVESTON-F-BODY...ayphotohosting

04-12-2009, 12:22 AM	#18
allenhopkins Mando accumulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester NY 14610 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Here's a Galveston with a very similar "cresting wave" scroll. Store was selling it new for $169. With a major fracture at the heel, $115 seems a bit steep... __________________ Allen Hopkins Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello Natl Triolian Dobro mando Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back H-O mandolinetto Stradolin Vega banjolin Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello Flatiron 3K OM

04-12-2009, 07:26 AM	#19
Shmockiebaby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	Re: What is this f-style? Anyone recognize it? Nah, look at both pictures. It's not the same mando. I've seen the Galveston's before, but that's not the same scroll. Even the Galveston may have a more advanced scroll than this little beast does! By the way, Allen, can you post at least one more reply telling my I paid too much for it, please? I don't get enough of that from my wife. And don't forget to remind me about the neck crack again while you're at it. Thanks! Still waiting for it to arrive. Should be interesting.....