New J.L. Smith 5-String Model w/Alan and Myself

[jlsmandolin1952]

Here is one of my new 5-String Models, with a new twist on color scheme. This one is my Aqua colored (surf green) with a vintage looking Tortise pickguard, 1-piece maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 14.5 Inch scale length.
After much discussion, Alan Bibey has decided on one of my 5-String Models.
He will be doing some pickin' on this one, until I have his Custom Ordered one completed. Sure was great to hear some fine pickin' on this Mando!

John
www.jlsmithmandolins.com

[mando.player]

That's pretty sweet. Did he hear about your mandos here on the Cafe?

[Ken Olmstead]

Pretty cool John! What is Alan ordering colorwise? Or is that an industry secret at this point? :) I would love to see him tearing it up on an emando! :mandosmiley:

[jlsmandolin1952]

Ken,
Really not sure as of yet? Still deliberating things.

[mrmando]

So when Alan's new one is ready, you'll send me this one, with the "Bibey mojo" preinstalled, right?

[jlsmandolin1952]

Hey Martin,
You always seem to come up with the good ones!
John

[jlsmandolin1952]

"Alan giving my new 5-string model the thumbs up"

[frankmsu]

John,
That's another great looking mandolin. When you get the dark blue one finished, how about posting a photo of it here.

Thanks,
Frank

[thistle3585]

John,
There isn't any way that you could be building those instruments..... Your workbench is too CLEAN and organized to be a luthier. :grin:

Looks great. Congratulations.

andrew

[Steevarino]

Andrew,

I noticed the same thing. Man, if you guys ever happen to visit my shop, don't expect that kind of cleanliness and order, even if I knew a Hot Picker like Bibey was coming by for a visit!

Steve Smith
www.CumberlandAcoustic.com
www.RedLineReso.com

[jlsmandolin1952]

Well, I guess from what I hear from Andrew and Steve, I'll have to trash my shop, before I have another visitor. Gee whitakers!
Just call me Mr.Clean!