Mowry blonde and tortoise

[stevem]

Andrew builds in batches of 4, so here's part 2 for your viewing pleasure. I'm hoping the other 2 will let us see how their's turned out as well.

A huge thanks to Andrew for exceeding my expectations and putting up with my ever-changing mind. I could not be happier with how this one turned out. Thanks also to Scott and Co. for hosting all this. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

And, thanks to Lane (JLP) who sold me a fine F9 and then pushed me over the edge to get the Mowry. My bank account is much emptier thanks to you Lane! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[stevem]

Back

[stevem]

I love the tortoise bound pick-guard and fretboard...

[stevem]

Another

[stevem]

Back scroll...

[stevem]

Last one. Big leaf maple back, engelmann top, James TP, Mowry armrest and pickguard and Gotoh tuners. Thanks for looking.

[Buddah]

WOW! If that thing sounds even a distant fraction as good as it looks, you must be psyched! That is truly one of the finest mandolins that I've ever seen. Andrew has it goin' on for sure.

[Chris Biorkman]

Beautiful. I love the tortoise binding and purfling around the fretboard. It kind of looks like the Gibson Goldrush. Really nice!

[Kevin Briggs]

Every Mowry I see on the Cafe looks top notch. I'd love to be able to play one sometime. His prices are still outstanding.

Anyone near Lancaster, PA own one?

[Don Grieser]

Who is this Mowry and why is he torturing me so? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
The two latest look mighty fine.

[Lane Pryce]

Steve I have been waiting for your photos. And what a delight to my eye they are. The color you chose reminds me of a really good ale!! The tortoise binding looks great too. I'll bet theres gonna be many an hour spent with this blonde!!! Man I know you are psyched. Post a review as soon as you can. Lp

[maddog]

beautifull mandolin steve. Andrew does an awesome job. here are the final photos on my f5. Delivery time is about week. can`t wait to get it in my hands!!

[maddog]

next one

[maddog]

one more

[WireBoy]

SteveM,
what # is the spectacular blonde?

[maddog]

another

[maddog]

last one

[Lane Pryce]

Mark is the color of your mandolin Andrew's chestnut color? Great looking mandolin. Your daughter's design on the peghead is really a great touch. Lp

[bush-man]

Absolutely stunning mandolins!

[Dave Gumbart]

Steve and Mark - congratulations on some super-nice mandos. It's been nearly a year since I received the mando Andrew built for me, and I get a big old grin every time I take it out of the case. I know you guys will too. I'd definitely be interested to hear your impressions once you've played them for a bit. Lane, I KNOW you're loving yours, and I'll bet it's sounding great. Mandolins are good.

Dave

[maddog]

yes, Andrew used his chestnut stain. I was really taken with the chestnut stain on the mandolins on his website. It was fun to engage my teenage daughter with the headstock design. She was nearly as excited as I to see the final result. Dave, thanks for your input early on. It helped give me the confidence to proceed with the buld. nice to hear how pleased you remain with mandolin. mark.

[Chris Baird]

Amazing work!

[Brad Weiss]

Wow! I'm just getting used to how great my Mowry pics are, and then to see THESE! Fabulous. That new blonde varnish is spectacular, Steve- and the pickguard is just so elegant. Mark, your daughter's headstock design is something to treasure for a long time. I think we have the same slab of curly maple on our backs, too! I think Andrew's bindings are just amazing, and the skill required for great binding work convince me that Andrew is an extraordinary carver. John Woodard- where's your OM from "our" batch?

Gonna be a LOOOONG week waiting for the delivery, heh guys??

[tattiemando]

Top drawer workmanship. I am rendered speechless.

[Skip Kelley]

All I can say is WOW! We are truly in an era where the finest mandolins EVER are being made and Andrew is one of the builders. What a work of art! Beautiful!

[first string]

Great work as usual Andrew...though the instruments themselves seem to be anything but the usual.

And congrats to all the new owners. I know you'll be very pleased.

[JWoodard]

Here's the OM

[JWoodard]

The Back

[Chris Biorkman]

The flame really makes your eyes pop out.

[JWoodard]

The front.

[JWoodard]

tuners

[first string]

John--that is truly gorgeous... Do you do any home recording? I would love to hear a clip when you get it.

[JWoodard]

peg head

[jasona]

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[tattiemando]

The OM is oustanding. It's has been a real treat to see such fantstic designs in this batch finished.

[stevem]

Thanks for posting the pics Mark and John. They look awesome. The finish on the OM is just perfect. The long wait is almost over...
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[Dave Dearnley]

Who is this Mowry and why is he torturing me so? #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
The two latest look mighty fine.
Just surrender, you won't regret it.

Dave

[Lane Pryce]

Have you guys received your instruments yet? Lp

[Brad Weiss]

Have you guys received your instruments yet? Lp
Mine is ON THE FEDEX TRUCK as I write!! I'm afraid to leave home!!! When will Christmas ever come!

I'll give a review once I've had it a bit.

[stevem]

Mine arrived on Saturday and I am one happy customer. My wife is getting tired of my stupid grin. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

After tuning it up and playing about 30 minutes, the mandolin just came to life. The sound is perfect--rich and complex. And the detailing is unbelievably good. Andrew is part genius, part machine, and part wizard.

Couple more pics...

[stevem]

#2 (Color is more accurate here)

[stevem]

Ok, can't resist, one more...

[stevem]

Oh, and if anyone in northern CA ever wants a test drive, shoot me a PM and we could try to set something up.

[maddog]

Have you guys received your instruments yet? Lp
48 hrs and counting. should be a blues song in there somewhere. "got that fed-ex,sitting on the porch chair, waiting for the mowry blues" http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Antlurz]

That backboard is freaky different. Really sweet..

Ron

[pete*mando]

I own #11 and have had it for almost a year now. Everyone comments on the aethestics of Andrew's mandolins and I would have to agree they are amazing. But, I will have to say..............just wait till the sound really fills out! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[Lane Pryce]

Pete how bout a few pics? I have #14. It will be a year old next month. It no longer has the new sound and has opened up rather nicely. What I have noticed as of late is how the finish has really tightened up. The grain in the top wood is more apparent compared to when I took delivery. I am looking forward to hearing some really good pickers get hold of it at MerleFest. Lp

[testore]

JAW DROPPING! I NEED A BIB!

[Brad Weiss]

They sound good (http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=5025249&q=hi), too!

[stevem]

The direct link doesn't work for me Brad, but I can get there through the link in your signature. Just listened to "I've Grown Accustomed to her Face." Sounds great!
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[Lane Pryce]

Brad --- very well done!! Lp

[mcgroup53]

Just FYI, guys. My luthier profile on Andrew will be in the Summer 2007 issue of Mandolin Magazine. He's a wonderful, thoughtful guy and it's great to see him getting so much attention.

Dave McCarty

[Lane Pryce]

Excellent!!! Congratulations Andrew!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif Lp

[MandoChop]

Fine style and workmanship - if they sound half as good as they look, then you're in for a real treat.

[Brad Weiss]

Just FYI, guys. My luthier profile on Andrew will be in the Summer 2007 issue of Mandolin Magazine. He's a wonderful, thoughtful guy and it's great to see him getting so much attention.

Dave McCarty
Way to go Andrew! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif