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Thanks DataNick. I appreciate the informative, honest, and concise answer without stepping on toes. Appreciate everyone's input!!!!!!!

Yes Data you are absolutely right about varnish vs lacquer. I have in the past mistakenly aquaited varnish with better tone. Makes it bad when you can't play and hear these instruments. Could you in...

As far as any identifiers the label has written "V fern" beside style and in serial number area just 4022 xxxx. Just serial numbers no letter. With gibsons lack of consistency on how they did things...

Thanks DataNick. Is there something that identifies that it is a varnish by the serial number or something else. Thks

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Looking at a listing indicating a 2004 F5 Fern has a varnish finish. I was under the impression that the master models have the varnish and the fern was a lacquer finish. Can't figure out Gidson's...

My first mandolin was a MT HONEY AMBER finish with engelman top. Nice. Think you will like yours also. Enjoy.

I believe that the majority of the problems a player has going to and from radius or flat boards will all be in your mind. You may develop a favorite but I do believe a player which has both radius...

Well,Heiden,Gilchrist, certainly not in my range. I am at least 9 hrs. from Nashville . Not really any shops with high end instruments around. Heard good things about Kimble. Appreciate the...

I have got the mandolin bug again and need your suggestions, opinions. I like a mandolin with good clarity and strong across the mids. Price range up to12k area for F model. Have been considering an...

Have to pass this along while I am still on a purchase high. Just picked up a 2007 Triggs F5 varnish with beautiful one piece back in excellent + condition. In discussing with the owner I discovered...

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Thanks will try that first.

I am considering a mando from Skip Kelley but cannot find any contact info.(email) Does anyone have this information or where I can obtain this info. Tks.