My New Mowry F5 [Archive] - Mandolin Cafe Forum

papawhisky

Mar-28-2009, 10:54am

I am the proud owner of Mowry #40. Got it Monday and have been playing so much that I am losing sleep. Super happy with the sound and the ease of play. The sound is already loud and sweet and will still open up a lot.
The craftsmanship is stunning. It really is like holding a piece of perfection in your hands. Andrew Mowry has really got this luthier thing by the right end.

I haven't posted attachments before, so here goes. A few pics and a short sound file recorded on my iPod. I plan to record with the same setup every few months for comparison as the sound opens.

Andy makes his own bridges and they are impressive. Made sure to get a pic of the bridge.

Skip Kelley

Mar-28-2009, 1:39pm

Congratulations! That is one sweet looking mando! Andrew is one fine builder! Absolutely perfect!

Scott Austin

Mar-28-2009, 1:54pm

Wow ,what a beauty the bridge looks very interesting.Use superglue on those bleeding finger tips,;);)

Chuck Naill

Mar-28-2009, 5:42pm

Stunningly beautiful, PW.

chuck

papawhisky

Mar-29-2009, 5:46pm

Thanks--It's a real joy!

Jim Roberts

Mar-29-2009, 6:39pm

Papa...enjoy the heck out of your Mowry. Andrew is a dedicated, super builder and darn nice guy, too!

Cheryl Watson

Mar-29-2009, 7:34pm

Papa Whiskey,

Congrads! Your Mowry #40 is gorgeous!! Love that bridge--I'll bet the intonation is as good as it gets! Enjoy and get some sleep now!

Cheryl

mandozilla

Mar-30-2009, 4:04am

Papawhiskey, you are a lucky man...I love Andrews work and your new mando is stunning! :cool:

Did you play a radius board on your previous mando? :grin:

:mandosmiley:

papawhisky

Mar-30-2009, 7:59am

Yes--I am a convert to the radiused fingerboard. I've played Gibson's (flat fingerboards) most of my playing life. Had a friend with a Givens and liked the radius on that fingerboard. Picked a Collings along the way and my conversion was complete. Now, radius is a must-have for me.
Other than how it feels to me, I don't really know the theoretical pros/cons of flat versus radius.
The fingerboard on the Mowry is butter.

pickloser

Mar-30-2009, 2:15pm

WOW!

Congratulations. Butter makes for some slick playing, and it's a real beauty too.

Jim DeSalvio

Mar-30-2009, 2:44pm

That is a beautiful, functional work of art! I would love to jump in line for one, but can't make the leap right now.

As time goes by, I really think his instruments will gain in value.

Congrats and enjoy!

PhilTod

Apr-01-2009, 2:28pm

Congrats from Mowry F5 #37 owner! A superb looking instrument and I'm certain the tone is excellent. Enjoy it!

papawhisky

Apr-03-2009, 8:07am

Thanks PhilTod! I am totally digging it. My last F5 was a Gibson and a great mandolin, but the Mowry really shows me why there is nothing like an instrument built in a small shop. In this case (no pun intended), with a single pair of hands.
I remember looking at your pics of #37. A beauty. Actually where my interest in a Mowry started.

gummia

Mar-30-2010, 5:09pm

certenly a beutiful instrument. Andrew is starting on mine now, and I can't wait.
But I was wondering did you get a 12" radius? I cant really figure out if I should get a 12" or 10".

tburcham

Mar-30-2010, 9:36pm

Congrats! I'm more than a little jealous!

grassrootphilosopher

Mar-31-2010, 4:11am

Got soundclip?

Scotti Adams

Mar-31-2010, 7:07am

Very nice..congrats

MandoNicity

Mar-31-2010, 7:39am

Stunning!!!

swinginmandolins

Mar-31-2010, 9:59am

Looks and sounds great! Hope you enjoy it for years to come!

swinginmandolins

Mar-31-2010, 10:01am

Got soundclip?

Right under the pics.:)

kirksdad

Mar-31-2010, 10:07am

Owning a new Mowry F5 definatly does not suck......

Congrats.....It sounds great.......looks awesome........

YeeeeeeHawwwwwww

KD

Kirk Albrecht

Mar-31-2010, 4:29pm

Wonderful! Congratulations on a superb mandolin!

grassrootphilosopher

Apr-01-2010, 3:23am

Right under the pics.:)

Thanks for the pointer. Sometimes you can´t see the forrest for the trees. (as Macbeth in Macbeth by Shakespeare)

So the mando just sounds as good as it looks. Fine mando.

MandoNicity

Apr-01-2010, 3:42am

She sure is a beauty!

mandolirius

Apr-01-2010, 4:13am

Beautiful-looking mandolin! Mowry #10 owner here. It's an A model with a one-piece bridge. I like it so much I'm considering getting on his list for an F. Is yours red spruce or englemann?

mandolirius

Apr-01-2010, 4:16am

Got soundclip?

He posted one with the pics.

(oops, already covered. That's why I wish you could still delete your own posts)

Ivan Kelsall

Apr-01-2010, 4:25am

I'm constantly amazed by Andrew's instruments. I haven't see pics.of one that was anything other than perfect.You're lucky guy,but i suppose that you know that !. I'm very pleased for you,
Ivan