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Here's some pix of the twins.
Closup of the shiny one...
Both sport the new logo and flowerpot...
Back...I try not to pick extreme flames for these...
Here's the reason you see so many odd angle shots of backs...same back.
John Hill
Aug-03-2007, 8:44pm
Wonderful as always Hans. Thanks for the pics.
Chris Biorkman
Aug-03-2007, 8:56pm
If you keep this up, you might be able to do this professionally some day. #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
As usual, beautiful work.
What does the c stand for?
johnwalser
Aug-03-2007, 9:04pm
Hans,
You are at the stage in your life when "if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right". This is just another example of "Old World" craftsmanship and your amazing artistic vision.
BTW, I used that glue you suggested to me at breakfast in Bakersfield and the repair worked very well. Thanks for your very gracious professional direction.
John
strings10
Aug-03-2007, 9:34pm
This isn't eye candy. #This is eye caviar.
JeffS
Aug-03-2007, 10:42pm
Mandolin porn is what it is. Those look great. Hans, when you distress a mandolin like that do you varnish over the bare wood to protect it or do you leave it exposed?
Mark Walker
Aug-04-2007, 9:27am
Hans - both great looking instruments! Keep up the great work!
K3NTUCKI8oy
Aug-04-2007, 9:55am
'Nuther...
Hans I just have to say these mandolins are beautiful
when it comes to building a traditional f style it
seems like you have it all.
Mandobar
Aug-04-2007, 10:34am
i spoke to hans this week and he has decided to make an attractively priced "poor man's loar" (see his sig line). i was kinda shocked at the pricing. but he did say he'd only be making a limited amount. anyone want to buy one of my A's so that I can order one of these puppies?http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif?http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif
fwoompf
Aug-04-2007, 12:24pm
What's this poor man's loar thing all about, Hans? Details, please! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
Thanks folks! Sorry for the slightly fuzzy pix...trying out a lens with OIS (optical image stabilization). All pix were shot handheld!
John, I'm glad the glue suggestion worked for you. Biorkman, the C stands for classic...I've been applying the suffix to replica instruments.
Garnet, the PML instruments will be a lot more affordable for most folks. Basically, they will look almost exactly the same as the F5C's, but even more importantly, will have the same tonal qualities as the F5C. The PML will be single bound ivoroid on the peghead, fingerboard, top and back. They will sport the same logo and flowerpot, and the single bound tortoise pickguard will be optional. Finish will be a simpler, slightly thinner varnish. I won't go through the distressing process with them, but I may age the binding some. I'm trying to get one done for IBMA.
Shayne, I might have some clips of the F5C's in a week or two.
Steve Davis
Aug-05-2007, 8:36am
Beautiful work and great photography as usual Hans. I wish I could play them.
Bill Halsey
Aug-06-2007, 11:16pm
Great, Hans... just lovely! Makes me want to get in there and get busy!
mandopete
Aug-07-2007, 8:54am
Hans - you nailed it man, those look just like the real thing!
Hans - are you going to be at the MBOTMA festival this coming weekend? I'd love to test drive one of those babies.
Thanks Bill...now get to work! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Pete, thanks, I appreciate hearing that...still trying to get to Wintergrass.
Joe, won't be at MBOTMA, but isn't it a shorter drive to my house than the festival? #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
mandopete
Aug-07-2007, 10:40am
Pete, thanks, I appreciate hearing that...still trying to get to Wintergrass.
Hey, that's easy...just like Bugs Bunny used to say "Go to Albuquerque and turn left!"
Ahh, Pete, a left trun at Albuquerque would put me in Oklahoma! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Seriously, it all depends on whether the gods of Wintergrass allow me a booth and a hotel room.
carleshicks
Aug-08-2007, 10:13am
Hans those are perfect the color and distressing is dead on. Very very impressive. you are my idol.
Thanks Carles, but I would think you could find a better idol than an old geezer like me! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
carleshicks
Aug-11-2007, 7:17pm
Okay Lloyd Loar is my Idol, but I doubt he is responsible for putting the perfect color on f-5's
Nathan DunnQuery
Aug-19-2007, 2:03pm
I have the great fortune of living within driving distance. These beauties are even more amazing in person.
Hans will start building one for me next week. I’m getting a shiny one!
mandopete
Aug-19-2007, 2:12pm
Seriously, it all depends on whether the gods of Wintergrass allow me a booth and a hotel room.
If not you're always welcome to join me - I'll be on a six-day cruise of sunny Mexico. #After last winter I decided I'm gonna need a break about late February.
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