Hester a4 homecoming

[Terry Andrews]

Last year I had the good fortune to purchase the first A model mandolin built by Gail Hester, a gifted luthier, wonderful person, and Cafe member. The mandolin is A4 modeled after the Gibson Snakehead A4 owned by her husband Chuck. My A4 is a treat for the eyes and had incredible sound from the start, with great volume, deep bass, and ringing highs.

I was back in Gail and Chuck's vicinity, so my wife (also a Gail) and I stopped by to see them. They were glad to see one of their mandolin family return home, and Chuck was pleased to hear how good the mandolin was sounding after a year of playing.

Here's a photo that Chuck took of my wife Gail on the left, Gail Hester, and me beaming with the A4.

Thanks, Gail and Chuck, for the great mandolin and for your continuing friendliness and hospitality.

Terry Andrews

[John Rosett]

That's one seriously good-lookin mandolin.

[Steve Cantrell]

Gail Hester has the vintage look just nailed. I can't wait to see how your A-5 turns out, Shayne.

[Gail Hester]

Thanks everyone. It sure was a pleasure seeing Terry and Gail again, they're the best.

Terry, I'm glad you are still enjoying your mandolin and it was really fun having the opportunity to see and hear it again.

Am I really that short? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Mark Walker]

Am I really that short? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
I was going to ask if Terry and Gail were standing on boxes, but didn't think it would be polite! # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Beautiful mandolin though Gail! Keep up the great work!

[Nolan]

Terry, that is one fine looking mandolin!
I feel sorry for you guys who live way on the other side of the country... I just have to pay a $3.00 bridge toll and I can be at Gails house in about an hour.
She builds an awesome mandolin... I can't wait to get my Hester!