Another Jonathan Mann Custom EM-5

**JonK331** · Jan-16-2012, 5:22pm

Can't wait to put my hands on this thing. Jon has been sending picture updates, this includes the first and second sets.

**P.D. Kirby** · Jan-16-2012, 5:43pm

Jon builds the most beautiful Mandolins, I have been in love with the Powder Blue one on his website since he first posted the pictures of it. The one piece neck through design is not only unique it has to give the instrument sustain to spare. What finish have you selected for your little beauty?

**JonK331** · Jan-16-2012, 5:49pm

Yeah I've been obsessing over his site for a while. I actually sold my zeta acoustic pro violin and codabow to get this. I was tempted to leave it natural but I decided to go with honeyburst. Like this, no pickguard and two pickups though:

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**Ed Goist** · Jan-16-2012, 6:53pm

Looking great Jon! Congratulations!

**JonK331** · Jan-16-2012, 7:54pm

I'm thinking chrome hardware and black pickup rings. What do you guys think?

**Ed Goist** · Jan-16-2012, 8:03pm

Black pick-up rings for sure. Those things are Boss!
For the hardware I think that either chrome or gold would look fantastic...Aren't the frets gold?

**Jerry Turberville** · Jan-16-2012, 10:43pm

Black and Gold!!.......very sweet looking.

**JonK331** · Jan-17-2012, 2:53pm

Originally Posted by Ed Goist

Black pick-up rings for sure. Those things are Boss!
For the hardware I think that either chrome or gold would look fantastic...Aren't the frets gold?

I don't think they're gold, must be just the light. I'm sure he would have said so if it was, but that would certainly influence my decision about the hardware.

**JonK331** · Jan-20-2012, 1:03pm

Another update. The level of customer service is amazing! Looks like I'm even going to get before promised.

**Pete Martin** · Jan-20-2012, 1:12pm

Jon is great to deal with and makes wonderful instruments.

**Ed Goist** · Jan-20-2012, 1:28pm

Jon; that top stain is gorgeous!

**JonK331** · Jan-20-2012, 1:40pm

I've wanted a 5 string electric since about 1998 and wouldn't even have known about Jonathan Mann if it weren't for this site. Thanks very much! Super excited.