NMD! J Bovier F5Z [Archive] - Mandolin Cafe Forum

Tommcgtx

Mar-04-2015, 10:11pm

I just received my new J Bovier F5Z today, and could not be happier. It looks great, sounds great, and is very playable. It has really nice sustain. I love the neck profile, as it is a little rounder than the Eastman MD305 I had, but still has a slight V-shape to it, which I think suits me better. I chose gold hardware, black tuner buttons and a gold Allen tailpiece.

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mandobassman

Mar-04-2015, 11:39pm

Nice. Just curious, where did you get it? Jeff hasn't listed the F5Z for a couple of years now and I didn't think he was still producing it.

Tommcgtx

Mar-05-2015, 12:20am

Nice. Just curious, where did you get it? Jeff hasn't listed the F5Z for a couple of years now and I didn't think he was still producing it.

I initially contacted him about an F5S, but he had already sold all the first ones made for 2015. So, he had six of these made, three blonde tops and three black tops, and offered me one of those. Mine is the first of the new 2015 batch.

CWRoyds

Mar-05-2015, 1:26am

Very nice.
The wood looks beautiful.
If it plays and sounds anything like my JB F5 Special, I am sure you will love it.
They make a really nice instrument.

darrylicshon

Mar-05-2015, 2:00am

Looks great just saw it on Facebook and commented on it , enjoy, welcome tothe J Bovier family

Michael Bridges

Mar-05-2015, 5:25am

That's a beauty! Glad it finally came in. I know you're gonna be a happy picker. Congrats.

Doug Edwards

Mar-05-2015, 3:28pm

Your Zebra wood McClung will work out nicely.
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nordian

Mar-05-2015, 4:53pm

Tommcgtx

Mar-05-2015, 8:50pm

Love the blonde top with the gold hardware and black buttons. Great looking mandolin. If it sounds and plays as good as it looks you should be one happy camper. Congratulations. If you haven't already, you should consider joining the Bovier social group.

Thanks, it does sound and play great. I did join both JBovier social groups (there are two), but one of them hasn't been updated in quite some time.

Ron McMillan

Mar-05-2015, 9:55pm

Very nice. It's great that you are able to select some options in the finish and hardware. Enjoy it!

Tommcgtx

Mar-05-2015, 10:00pm

Your Zebra wood McClung will work out nicely.
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I'm looking forward to it!

Michael Bridges

Mar-13-2015, 5:07am

So, you've had your new F5Z for a few days now. What's your impression so far? Hope you're getting in some quality time with the new baby!

sachmo63

Mar-13-2015, 8:08am

I wonder what the different tonal characteristics between zebra and maple are?

Tommcgtx

Mar-13-2015, 8:18am

It's really an excellent mandolin. It's just so comfortable to play, and it's very responsive. I don't know what else to say other than it sounds fantastic, and I'm really enjoying it. I really can't say what the tonal differences in the wood are, as I don't have anything to compare it to really.

darrylicshon

Mar-13-2015, 8:23am

If you were in Atlanta i would love to hear it next to mine, maybe I'll make it to Texas, if i do i will bring mine

Michael Bridges

Mar-13-2015, 5:12pm

Maybe we need to organize a JB family reunion sometime?

lflngpicker

Mar-16-2015, 12:17pm

I just love that JB Z wow! MAS attack!

DataNick

Mar-16-2015, 8:23pm

Congrats from a former JBovier owner....one of the best affordable mandolin options with excellent quality out there!

Tommcgtx

Mar-16-2015, 9:23pm

Last picture, I promise! I just received my new zebrawood McClung, and Lakota Leathers strap.
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lflngpicker

Mar-17-2015, 10:47am

Last picture, I promise! I just received my new zebrawood McClung, and Lakota Leathers strap.
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Keep on posting. We love that great J Bovier with the zebra wood! By the way, I have two of the Lakota leathers -- a flat plain one and a braded two-tone. Great straps and a good cause, as well!