JBovier

[Kbone1]

Just received a new J Bovier F5 and am well
pleased. They used to be made in Korea and I actually bought one when Jeff Cowherd first started as a dealer over 20 years ago and was pleased then. The new ones that are made in China are better I was told, so I found a few professionals that played them & it was all positive.

My main mandolin is a LaPlant and I tend to baby that one. I wanted one to travel with, camping, festivals etc & this one didn't
dissapoint, it reminded me of my K 1000 series I owned also the entry Northfield F5
that I played & quite a bit cheaper.

[David Lewis]

I’ve had my els for nearly a decade and I love it as much now as then.

They are great instruments

[Daniel Nestlerode]

I've had my EMC-5 for nearly a decade as well and I love it. I just wish Jeff was still doing emandos. I need a backup!


Daniel

[stevojack665]

I'm a fan of the JBovier mandolins and have owned 5 of them. I still have 1 that I will not be letting go of.
Still one of the best values available for $1500 or less.
Glad to hear you are enjoying yours!

[CWRoyds]

Yup, they are very good mandolins, especially for the price.
My first good mandolin was a J Bovier F5 Special.
It is very nicely built, with lovely flame maple back and sides.
I don't play it much since I got my Northfield, but I have pulled it out for jams where I didn't want to take my best mandolin.
It isn't as loud or as rich in tone as my northfield, but cuts through a jam very well.