New f-5

**JEStanek** · May-10-2008, 9:10am

Bill, Fabulous job. That's a fine looking F5. Thank goodness I don't have to choose a favorite among you builders. I think that would be nigh impossible.

Jamie

**Brad Weiss** · May-10-2008, 9:17am

Wow... THAT is an F-5

**Bill Halsey** · May-10-2008, 3:23pm

Man. I'm finding myself in some pretty formidable company here -- but it's beginning to feel like home. Thank you all for your kind postings. (Don't encourage him, he'll just try it again!)

A few answers:

Sorry, still don't have the website up yet. (*Yawn*) -- any year, now. Always happy to answer an email or phone call.

Yes, I'm building to sell -- just delivered this one this week, and am working on a short list.

Sound bites... well, they sure beat hot air. I'm making the PC-to-iMac switch and my wee brain is porridge right now, but hope to get there soon. Of course, then I'd have to practice. Dang.

Lynn, I like the results from those stamp makers who still use the old hand-operated pantograph mills, and there are still some out there. The one in the photo was made in Long Island, NY; but they're out of business. Here's another outfit that made one for me and did a good job:
Three D Engraving
2097 River St.
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone: 517-784-6168, 800-747-7867 (toll free)
Fax: 517-784-5797
I've always done the original lettering 10x size, indicating finished length of the impression right on the drawing.

Y'all are best. Back to the bench now, before I lose my nerve.

**pjlama** · May-10-2008, 10:42pm

This is really pretty inconsiderate for those of us trying to be responsible

Absolutely fantastic!

**woodwizard** · May-10-2008, 10:50pm

Triple WOW! Beautiful work!

**Joel Spaulding** · May-10-2008, 11:09pm

Mandolins + Responsibility = non-sequitur #

Perfect might be an appropriate description. The talent displayed here continues to amaze!

**MandoBen** · May-10-2008, 11:18pm

That is the most beautiful mandolin I've ever seen in my life, the pictures actually made me cry!

**Timbofood** · May-11-2008, 9:32am

Glad that the cat is out of the bag on this one Bill, I was doing the "pee-pee dance" keeping quiet about it to some of the folks around Kalamazoo. #Once again, you are showing how talented you are, Shapes all fall pleasantly on the eye, lines are not harsh or frustrating. #A fine example of how a thing of beauty is made.
If the sounds is anything like your prototype from last year (and you say it's BETTER?)I am going to really start looking for a kidney buyer! I was not sure when you told me about the abbreviated "Florida" but the shape works just fine, you can do whatever you do mine. We'll have to talk
I am priveleged to call you a friend.
Think you'll have another one by Summer? (just kidding)

**Bill Halsey** · May-11-2008, 9:48am

Yes. (not kidding)

**Timbofood** · May-11-2008, 9:59am

Stock or committed to some lucky so and so?

**Bill Halsey** · May-11-2008, 10:05am

Workin' on the list; no such thing as "stock".

**Glassweb** · May-11-2008, 10:16am

If this sounds as good as it looks you're in business! Superb workmanship... congrats! Oh yes... extra points for so tastefully addressing the "problem" of fingerboard extensions...

**Austin Clark** · May-11-2008, 10:50am

looks great, Bill. Excellent clean finish.

**Kbone** · May-11-2008, 11:12am

Great work - looks like you've been at it for many yrs...

**fstylemb1** · May-11-2008, 3:46pm

SWEET!!!!

**maplebaby** · May-12-2008, 9:15am

beautiful mando! Congratulations - BTW I like the chair as well, dale.

**dan@kins** · May-12-2008, 2:05pm

Bill. Someone mentioned that you make bows. Do you make fiddle bows?

thanks.

**Gibsonman** · May-15-2008, 5:54am

Bill is one fine guy, and as you all can see his work is right up there with the best. I might have to get him to build me one .

**Philip Halcomb** · May-19-2008, 7:21am

I haven't logged in for quite awhile. But I just had to to say how beautiful your new mando is. It's excellent. Great color and shape! Take care...

**Shelby Eicher** · May-19-2008, 7:24am

Bill,
How do we find your contact information?
Shelby

**mindology** · May-19-2008, 7:38am

wow... nice varnish. I always liked the Loar style finishes. This instrument already looks "broke in" !

**mandomurph** · May-19-2008, 7:47am

One word: Exquisite!

**mandolinlee** · May-19-2008, 3:07pm

Bill:
Must be my turn to be picky. Why is there 21 frets on the first, frontal view and 24 on the two close-up pictures?
Picky, picky, picky.
Lee

**Bill Halsey** · May-19-2008, 3:19pm

There are 24 frets. Honest.

**mrmando** · May-19-2008, 3:50pm

That is the new Expand-O-Fretboard (patent pending), which automatically grows or shrinks according to the player's ability.

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