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Kent Barnes
Apr-10-2007, 8:04pm
Completed April 7, 2007
http://www.kentium.net/mandolin/mando4pics/completefront2.JPG
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http://www.kentium.net/mandolin/mando4pics/completepeghead2.JPG
Steve Cantrell
Apr-10-2007, 8:12pm
Wow, Kent. That's just impressive.
JEStanek
Apr-10-2007, 8:17pm
Very nice, Kent. Looks spectacular for #4. I like that you left the colors in the headstock veneer wood.
Jamie
F5G WIZ
Apr-10-2007, 8:30pm
Beautiful work as were your others. Have you started selling yet?
Magnus Geijer
Apr-10-2007, 8:34pm
That's just the sort of color I wish I could achieve. Very nice!
/Magnus
John Gardinsky
Apr-10-2007, 8:44pm
It absolutely glows.
Kent Barnes
Apr-10-2007, 9:53pm
Thanks everyone! #I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.
To answer a few questions....
Adirondack Spruce top with tonebars
Red Maple back/sides/neck
Triple binding all around
Ebony Peghead with MOP & Abolone inlays
Ebony fretboard with 12" radius, abolone dots, #and 'medium' frets
Schaeller Tuners, Allen tailpiece, J74s
Alcohol-based stain with lacquer finish
lots of sanding and rubbing #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Yes, it's spoken for (by Bobby Brite of the Clear River Bluegrass Band (http://www.clearriver.homestead.com/index.html)). #Harlan # 5 will probably be underway soon.
pjlama
Apr-10-2007, 10:06pm
Stunning! You must have a background in woodworking or instrument building of some type? WOW!
Doug Edwards
Apr-10-2007, 10:15pm
Excellent Kent,
I bet Bobby can't wait! I hope to see him soon for a test drive.
ShaneJ
Apr-10-2007, 10:47pm
Kent, that looks fantastic. Congratulations! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Shane
F5G WIZ
Apr-10-2007, 11:27pm
Kent, do you still own the first three. I was super impressed with those as well, beautiful instruments. Would love to hear a sound bite.
jasona
Apr-11-2007, 12:07am
Beautiful!
Narayan Kersak
Apr-11-2007, 6:28am
I know this is off subject, but I just have to say it.
Every time I see a post from MandoPluker, I always think it says
MandoPuker
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Stanley Cox
Apr-11-2007, 8:44am
Kent, That sure turned out "great". I can hardly wait to see it. If it sounds as good as 3 than it will be awsome.
Stanley http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif
Mark Franzke
Apr-11-2007, 10:51am
I LOVE the color. I hope you don't mind, but I have added your picture to my collection of color ideas. Very nice work, for #4 or #400.
Kent Barnes
Apr-15-2007, 5:03pm
Well, I delivered the mandolin today. #This is my 4th mandolin, but the 1st one I've sold. #It's kinda like selling a child -- bittersweet!!
Here's the new owner - Bobby Brite of the Clear River Bluegrass Band (http://www.clearriver.homestead.com/index.html)
http://www.kentium.net/mandolin/mando4pics/Bobby1.JPG
Gibsonman
Apr-15-2007, 5:55pm
Very good job Kent.
Mark Walker
Apr-16-2007, 4:48pm
Kent - that's a beautiful mandolin! I'm sure that new owner will love and appreciate all aspects of it!
Congrats to all! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Bill Snyder
Apr-16-2007, 6:29pm
Kent,
I agree with the other compliments. I really like the shading. Looks like a first class job all the way around.
Doug Edwards
Apr-16-2007, 10:00pm
Bobby's got that satisfied & proud look in his eyes. Maybe his M.A.S. is cured?
F5G WIZ
Apr-16-2007, 11:38pm
Bobby's got that satisfied & proud look in his eyes. Maybe his M.A.S. is cured?
Come on we all know there is no cure, it only goes into remission. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Mandobob5
Apr-17-2007, 4:27am
Hey everybody!
Well I've been playng Harlan 004 since I got it and all I have to say is WOW!!! I cannot beleive the tone this thing has. It is so crystal clear all the way up and down. Balanced all the way across. It has opened up just in the hours that I have been plaing it. The sound is truly unbelievable. It plays like butter. Kent has it dead on!
The workmanship is great as you can tell from the pictures. I sat it in the corner when I quit playing it for about 30 seconds last night and just admired it. It is a beauty.
Although M.A.S. is still here, this one is a keeper. I would put this thing up against any other mandolin. I look forward to playing Harlan 004 for a long time.
Kent was great during the entire building process. He sent me pictures and always kept me informed. Super nice guy and a pleasure to do business with!! I will try to post a soundclip as soon as I can.
Bobby
Bill James
Apr-17-2007, 8:44am
Bravo Kent! She's a beauty!