Weber diamondback "distressed"

[northfolk]

I recently joined the Cafe and have posted a few opinions? #I have never posted pictures and am not really sure how? #I just got my new Weber Diamondback Distressed from Dennis at The Mandolin Store. #WOW, what a great mandolin and what a great guy to do business with, again! #I know there has been some discussion about the "distressed look", both pro and con? #I personally had no real opinion either way, until now? #I absolutely love this mandolin. #First and foremost it has "killer sound" and should only improve; #hard to believe it can get any better? #The look is fantastic as well; #nicely done, not extreme like others I have seen? #Of course the mandolin overall has the excellent materials and workmanship Weber is noted for. #Check these mandos out at The Mandolin Store; #you can't go wrong either way. #Photos to follow, if I can figure it out?

[Bill Snyder]

To post files from your computer click the button. Type your text and go down to the Browse box and find your photo file on your computer. The file size limit is about 150k.
If you are posting photos you have saved on another site you can forego using the ADD REPLY button and use the Image button and there is not a limit on the file size.

[JEStanek]

Here's a comprehensive step by step guide to posting photos.

Jamie

[Crowder]

I enjoyed your post? I'd like to see pictures?

[Chris Biorkman]

Me too, Crowder?

[northfolk]

Let's try picture #1.

[northfolk]

Picture #2.

[northfolk]

Picture #3. They seem kind of fuzzy?

[johnM]

Is that the diamond back that he's had for sale? I've had my eye on that baby. It looks like that one's still on his site?

[John Ritchhart]

Moonbeam Zappa?

[Crowder]

Besutiful? YES!

[northfolk]

johnM, no he still has the one listed on the web sight and I believe he has another one on the way? The one on the web sight has a shaped case (mine is oblong), more stuff and more distressing?

[Carleton Page]

That is amazing! I really like the way the the diamondbacks look. They have some serious vibe. I have checked that one out on the Mandolin stores' website many times. I wish a dealer aroun here had one. congratulations!

[h2o-X]

What a beauty! I like the looks and sound of the Diamondbacks a whole lot. I have been lusting after the one currently listed at the Mandolin Store. Enjoy yours.

[John Ritchhart]

Man, that is beautiful.

[T W Perez]

I've had mine since July,It was #2 before they were called the Diamondback.Have had no desire for another mandolin since and believe me that is unusual.It sounds as old as it looks.dry,loud,plays like a dream,a true banjo killer.I asked Dennis if they were consistently sounding as mine and he said yes.

[man dough nollij]

It looks like the Diamondback is a special distressed Fern, just for TMS? Looks just like a Fern, except for the distressedness.

[Ivan Kelsall]

I was never a real fan of 'distressed' mandolins until i saw the one that Weber made for Rhonda Vincent,that sorta changed my mind,your looks terrific Gary,you're a lucky guy - are'nt Weber mandolins just great !,
Saska

[mandopete]

Nice mando! What kind of case is that?

[northfolk]

Nice mando! #What kind of case is that?

The oblong Weber model; very nice fit and lots of room inside for stuff?

[mandopete]

Okay, thanks?

[Ken Olmstead]

Oblong? I thought it was referred to as rectangle. The same as the Ferns come in. Super protective case but a little over kill for me. I have the shaped Weber case for everyday use for my Fern.

I am a fan of "self distressing" but that is one sweeeeet looking mandolin!!!!!

[T W Perez]

As to the comparison w/a Fern-The exact same appointments except the binding is solid.A Fern would be b/w.

[shadco]

Northfolk

Now that you have had it for a little while.

What do you like most about it?

and what if anything bugs you about it?

[TxRhino]

northfolk,

# # I have been admiring the "Fern" and the "Diamondback Distressed"at The Mandolin Store for some time now. Sadly, there are no Weber Dealers in my part of the world and I ultimately decided on a Gibson - Fern. Seeing your Diamondback makes me ponder if I made a right choice. Yours is a real BEAUTY. Congrats and Happy Playing.

Keep the Faith

Michael #