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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew Egerton View Post
    Very nice Dave! Is yours Engelmann also or Red spruce top?

    (and don't tempt me to break out all of the instruments I have for a background photo lol)
    It has the red spruce top. Since you brought it up let's have a look at all these instruments

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    Did changing the tailpiece lead to a noticeable difference in sound? Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by lgibjones View Post
    Did changing the tailpiece lead to a noticeable difference in sound? Thanks
    I also changed from the phosphor bronze strings it shipped with to some D'addario monels, so there was a little bit of difference in tone but I would attribute that more to the strings. In the past, I had changed a tailpiece on another mandolin from a cast one piece to the abbreviated Nugget/Northfield design and did not feel it was noticeable. On this mandolin, these two were only about 2 grams difference in weight, so even if you believe the argument that a change in mass would change the tone, it was a very minor change.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveGinNJ View Post
    It has the red spruce top. Since you brought it up let's have a look at all these instruments
    I am strongly considering buying an Amber with the red spruce top. In fact, I am consumed by it. Are you happy with yours?

    Talk me down from the ledge.

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    I purchased one new from the Mandolin Store end of 2022, same model, Blonde and Engelmann spruce top and added the Tone Gard as well. I agree with everything you say- it has a beautiful mellow sound, a bit darker than Adirondack, but that's what I was looking for. I use it for strumming and singing as well, which I find is similar to using an oval hole (also have a Morris oval hole 2 point that I like).

    FYI, I've played the Northfield 4th Gen and thought it was beautiful.

    Enjoy and I'd love to hear videos if you get a chance.

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    I keep drooling over this one in the classifieds...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207484#207484

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    Drew -- Love it-- one of the best-looking mandolins around! The amber is gorgeous. The thing is, those Northfields play and sound fantastic. Enjoy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    I keep drooling over this one in the classifieds...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207484#207484

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    Quote Originally Posted by charles e. View Post
    i keep drooling over this one in the classifieds...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207484#207484

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    same

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    Default Re: NMD: Northfield F5S Amber

    Michael, if that had a red spruce top I think you would be in trouble.
    Last edited by Charles E.; Aug-29-2023 at 2:55pm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Michael, if that had a red spruce top I think you would be in trouble.
    I may be in trouble anyway. I have figured out lately that an Engelmann top is the sound that I am looking for. And that one piece back is killing me.

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    Default Re: NMD: Northfield F5S Amber

    Since this thread came back to life I will chime back in and say that I am still loving my amber F5S! It is the Engelmann and I really like having the contrast between it and my red spruce 4th Gen. I lean towards the 4th Gen for jams and things where I want to make sure I am cutting through with volume, but the tone of the F5S is really sweet. It's not quiet by any means, just not as "cutting" if that makes sense.
    I did use it on a trio gig last weekend with just guitar and fiddle and that seemed to work really well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    I keep drooling over this one in the classifieds...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207484#207484

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    And its gone. Did you pull the trigger Michael?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    And its gone. Did you pull the trigger Michael?
    No but I wish had.

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    Carter Vintage has reposted it with a slightly lower price.

    https://cartervintage.com/shop/north...FRGAkhxRGMKmc9

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    Not any more........
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    Default Re: NMD: Northfield F5S Amber

    And now they have come out with an amber F-2...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207675#207675

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    And it's gone.
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    Default Re: NMD: Northfield F5S Amber

    But this just showed up recently...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207974#207974

    That back is pretty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    But this just showed up recently...

    https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/207974#207974

    That back is pretty.

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    I like the color. I think the lighter colors stand out

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    The blonde F2 oval hole is a majestic instrument. 😉
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