09' Gibson Fern

Rex Hart · 11-02-2009, 11:37 AM

Just wanted to let everyone know...I just received my new Fern today and it is a monster ! True piercing A and E strings and great bottom on G string. I had some concerns about what I would receive but I am bowled over by the punch and great woody tone. I had a Collings MF that I really hated to part with...but wanted to upgrade. Mine was custom ordered with scalloped fret board extension and abbreviated pick guard. The neck is shaved smaller than what I expected, but I have gotten used to it already. The neck is similar to the Skaggs distressed model. First string change will be to the Bush monels.Curious to see what that will sound like.

Nolan · 11-02-2009, 12:22 PM

I believe you are experiencing what they call, "The Gibson Sound".

jim_n_virginia · 11-03-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nolan

I believe you are experiencing what they call, "The Gibson Sound".

YEAH!! Only a Gibson is good enough!!!

Try a ToneGard on it I think you will be pleasntly surprised!

Mike Bunting · 11-03-2009, 09:00 PM

Do Gibson's need a Tonegard?

Kevin Briggs · 11-03-2009, 09:51 PM

Sounds awesome! I have high hopes for the Dave Harvey Gibsons.

Chris Biorkman · 11-03-2009, 10:23 PM

Congrats! Got any pics?

tburcham · 11-03-2009, 11:47 PM

Congrats! I think the David Harvey Gibson's are really killer mandolins!

11-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
Rex Hart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 24	09' Gibson Fern Just wanted to let everyone know...I just received my new Fern today and it is a monster ! True piercing A and E strings and great bottom on G string. I had some concerns about what I would receive but I am bowled over by the punch and great woody tone. I had a Collings MF that I really hated to part with...but wanted to upgrade. Mine was custom ordered with scalloped fret board extension and abbreviated pick guard. The neck is shaved smaller than what I expected, but I have gotten used to it already. The neck is similar to the Skaggs distressed model. First string change will be to the Bush monels.Curious to see what that will sound like. __________________ 09' Gibson Fern 04'Bourgeois Country Boy www.potterswheelgospel.com

11-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#2
Nolan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington state Posts: 799	Re: 09' Gibson Fern I believe you are experiencing what they call, "The Gibson Sound". __________________ Never go to a second location with banjo a player

11-03-2009, 09:00 PM	#4
Mike Bunting Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,076	Re: 09' Gibson Fern Do Gibson's need a Tonegard? __________________ Mike, Edmonton, Ab. "Take me back to 1953." Monroe Appreciation Society Canadian Pickers Monroe Style Mandolin Camp

11-03-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
Kevin Briggs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 1,894	Re: 09' Gibson Fern Sounds awesome! I have high hopes for the Dave Harvey Gibsons. __________________ "If a man wishes to be sure of the road he treads on, he must close his eyes and walk in the dark." ~ St. John of the Cross http://www.youtube.com/ktbriggs

11-03-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
Chris Biorkman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,875	Re: 09' Gibson Fern Congrats! Got any pics? __________________ Chris

11-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
tburcham Tim Burcham Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Martin, TN Posts: 99	Re: 09' Gibson Fern Congrats! I think the David Harvey Gibson's are really killer mandolins! __________________ Tim Burcham Custom Weber Yellowstone Distressed Silverangel #257 - Loaned to Young Artist "The Loar" LM-700 70's Aria Pro II F-style Eastman AC 520 Mahogany Dread Breedlove OM Tenor Guitar