Here is my recently complete new design FW5 mandolin, with red spruce top figured maple back and sides and radiused rosewood fretboard. Being played again by great local player Simon Dunson.
A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
Here is my recently complete new design FW5 mandolin, with red spruce top figured maple back and sides and radiused rosewood fretboard. Being played again by great local player Simon Dunson.
Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
It has a wonderful tone, but other than a slightly elongated scroll, what’s new about the design?
Larry Hunsberger
2013 J Bovier A5 Special w/ToneGard
D'Addario FW-74 flatwound strings
1909 Weymann&Sons bowlback
1919 Weymann&Sons mandolute
Ibanez PF5
1993 Oriente HO-20 hybrid double bass
3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin
Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
Actually, amazing tone!!!
Larry Hunsberger
2013 J Bovier A5 Special w/ToneGard
D'Addario FW-74 flatwound strings
1909 Weymann&Sons bowlback
1919 Weymann&Sons mandolute
Ibanez PF5
1993 Oriente HO-20 hybrid double bass
3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin
Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
Agree , can't see the new design !
Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
Headstock, and minimized points, as well as F-holes. And aside from all that, new to me! But thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it
Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
Great tone.
What is the tune you are playing?
Re: A new design F5 from Freedman Mandolins
I agree - that is a beautiful tone!Originally Posted by mandobassman
“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” ― Albert Schweitzer
1925 Lyon & Healy Model A, #1674
2015 Collings A (MT2-V)
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