New brw due

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-17-2007, 6:07am

Okay, so after much internal debate and external advice (thanks to this forum - your input, as always, is invaluable), I had ordered a new BRW LT-H4-E from Ben in March.

Even as we speak, the finish is curing at Ben's, and should be ready for shipping in about 2 weeks. He's promised me photos, and when I get them, I'll certainly post them.

Funny that after waiting for almost 5 months it's the last couple of weeks that are the hardest.

European spruce top, red maple back and sides. Light brown top, darker brown (not reddish) back and sides.

I opted for a special decorative (yet simple) inlay on the 12th fret - no other markers. I've attached Ben's sketch of it. I'm really curious to see what it looks like.

**Lee** · Jul-17-2007, 11:55am

I will be very interested to hear how it compares with your #64 Pomeroy F4.
I played Ben's prototype for this model and was really impressed that it incorporates the punchy projection of the F-hole, yet still retains the round fullness of the oval.

**Lee** · Jul-17-2007, 11:57am

And don't even try that "broken computer" stuff. We want photos.

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-17-2007, 12:04pm

LOL!

Not a problem - when I get them, you'll see them.

I'm sure it will be a much different sound then my Pomeroy.
It should be great in its own right.

Meanwhile, the waiting is excrutiating. I might have to practice more!!!!

**fwoompf** · Jul-17-2007, 12:13pm

BRWs are awesome, I bet you can't wait!

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-17-2007, 12:17pm

I was okay with the 'big wait', but now that I know it's completed and drying, I'm antsy.

BUT - I'd MUCH rather Ben keep it until he's okay with setting it up and shipping.

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-18-2007, 5:10pm

Ben eMailed me today and promised to send some photos for me to check the finish color.

When I get them, I'll post them here.

Stay tuned!

**blawson** · Jul-18-2007, 5:28pm

Very tasteful inlay. Is that his standard extension now? It looks a little more curvy than similar ones I've seen on his Web site.

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-18-2007, 5:32pm

Don't really know if it's his standard. But I like it.

The inlay was something Ben came up with. I wanted to add just a little something somewhere. He came up with a few sketches and I gravitated towards this one.

Kind of excited to see how it came out - very fine work involved. Hopefully the pictures will be here soon.

**red7flag** · Jul-18-2007, 9:35pm

The plan for the BRW extension has some similarity to the extension Chris Stanley made on mine, different shape point. Here is a picture.
Tony

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-19-2007, 8:06am

Okay, here's the first unstrung photo.

Hopefully more to follow later today.

I'm anxious to see the shots with the pickguard and inlay (as well as the back, sides, and headstock!).

**mandomick** · Jul-19-2007, 11:29am

If yours is anything like my 2, you're gonna' really like it. Also, I wonder how many other builders don't string 'em up in the white?

**Lee** · Jul-19-2007, 11:32am

Yummy, quite nice indeed!

**MandoSquirrel** · Jul-19-2007, 6:38pm

Originally Posted by (Lee @ July 19 2007, 12:32)

Yummy, quite nice indeed!

ditto

**Lane Pryce** · Jul-19-2007, 7:58pm

I really like your new mandolin. That jewel is just beggin to be played!! Lp

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-20-2007, 6:28am

Yep - I just hope it doesn't cringe at my ability when playing it!

**fredfrank** · Jul-20-2007, 7:47am

Originally Posted by (LKN2MYIS @ July 20 2007, 07:28)

Yep - I just hope it doesn't cringe at my ability when playing it!

Maybe you could hypnotize it!

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-20-2007, 7:51am

Cute! I assume you're not a comic . . . . ..

**fredfrank** · Jul-20-2007, 5:10pm

You assume correctly. But my friends all claim I'm kinda funny lookin'.

Nice looking BRW, by the way. I had placed an order with Ben just before my wife reminded me I didn't need any more mandolins. Now you're making me wish I had let that order ride. I was to be the same color but in the F4 style.

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-20-2007, 5:21pm

Kind of like the color - can't wait to see it in person. I don't always trust computer colors.

Ben will be sending me some additional photos, and I'll post them when I get them. Nice guy to work with.

(And, by the way, after many years (( about 20?)) as a hypnotist, I've recently retired from it. Started my 'last' career, and working only 3 days a week by choice. I need more fun time. That mandolin is going to need to be played!)

**Mark Walker** · Jul-20-2007, 5:41pm

Originally Posted by (LKN2MYIS @ July 20 2007, 18:21)

(And, by the way, after many years (( about 20?)) as a hypnotist, I've recently retired from it. #Started my 'last' career, and working only 3 days a week by choice. #I need more fun time. #That mandolin is going to need to be played!)

THAT explains your 'handle!' #"Look into my eyes!" #I was trying to pick out some relationship to Kentucky or something!

Enjoy that mandolin - that's a beauty! #Keep us posted as you receive more photos from Ben.

**Mark Walker** · Jul-20-2007, 5:43pm

Hmmm... could he (LKN2MYIS) hypnotize someone into giving him a Silver Angel, Dudenbostol, Brentrup or Loar...?

Inquiring minds might want to know!

**LKN2MYIS** · Jul-20-2007, 5:45pm

(Yep, you're on target. A great career, helped a lot of clients. Most people don't pick up on the handle. And, if a hypnotist could make someone do something against their will, like getting a Dude, there would be no hypnotists - we'd all be wealthy, married to models, and retired!)

Ben is easy to work with, and an artist to say the least. When I get the photos, should make the wait easier(!).

It's always exciting getting a new instrument.

**MandoSquirrel** · Jul-20-2007, 7:25pm

Originally Posted by (ClosetMandolinPlayer @ July 20 2007, 18:43)

Hmmm... could he (LKN2MYIS) hypnotize someone into giving him a Silver Angel, Dudenbostol, Brentrup or Loar...?

Inquiring minds might want to know!

I'm more interested in what he can convince people to give ME, he already has this beauty coming!

**hanknc** · Jul-20-2007, 10:30pm

That photo has me looking around for stuff to sell! Thats a long neck, right?

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