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  1. Jan-15-2009, 3:02pm #1
    Chris "Bucket" Thomas
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    Default Just bought a '07 Fern

    Well the Big 40 has hit & I decided that I needed a new mandolin to squelch my mid-life crisis. It was this or a Harley. My wife did not say "NO", so in my feeble & domesticated man-mind that constituted permission for a purchase.

    It is a 2007 Gibson F5-L Fern. It is basically new with no marks/dings or fret wear, the previous owner had installed black tuning buttons. I am confident in saying that this instrument well exceeds my musical abilities. It is beautiful and sound great.

    Ironically, I had just sent my Flatiron Performer out two days before to be refretted. I had no idea that my buddy Jim was going to talk me into this mandolin ! It went to builder / luthier Ward Elliott. It came back with stainless steel frets, a new nut and bridge top and sounds great and plays more easily than ever. I can’t say enough nice things about Ward and his work! It was worth every penny, if I was keeping it. It will be for sale soon.
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  2. Jan-15-2009, 3:12pm #2
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Nice mandolin. Lookin' forward to pickin' on it soon!
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  3. Jan-15-2009, 4:28pm #3
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Excellent choice in mandolins! I hope it meets all your expectations. I really like those black buttons on the tuners! I have been thinking about buy as set of the new Handel style for my Fern.

    Nothing wrong with a Flatiron that's for sure but now you are a member of the big G!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Now you need a new avatar!
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  4. Jan-15-2009, 4:51pm #4
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Nice Gibby. I don't think I've ever seen a fern with wood that flamed before.
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  5. Jan-15-2009, 6:06pm #5
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Very nice! Much better than a Harley anyday! Plus you can't get injured with the mandolin!
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  6. Jan-15-2009, 6:17pm #6
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    How happy are you? LOL....
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  7. Jan-15-2009, 7:02pm #7
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    oooo.....new fern! schweeet ......! it's lovely, just lovely--i really like the black tuners; rather sets everything off. guess we know what you'll be doin for a while.....

    congrats on the acquisition, and ...... happy pickin!
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  8. Jan-15-2009, 8:43pm #8
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    I'm green with envy. I'm in love with ferns. Happy pickin'!
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    Good job Bucket! Enjoy the journey to worthness!

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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Congrads, Chris. That a real purdy one--nice wood, gorgeous fern inlay.
    ENJOY!!

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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Nice way to celebrate your Birthday! Beautiful flame on the back.
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Nothing cooler than stainless steel frets! Nice looking Gibby for sure! Enjoy!!
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  13. Jan-16-2009, 12:23am #13
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Bucket that Fern sounded sweet at the jam tonight and it just rings out and the best part it is so new it is still opening up and will only get better and better with age.

    Whoever gets that Flatiron you have is gonna get one sweet mandolin, the work Ward Elliott did was excellent! It plays like butter and the intonation is perfect. I like those stainless steel frets I'd like to get a set on MY Fern.

    Now that you have been "turned" to the dark side in the Gibson Club my work is done.

    Now we just need to get sgarrity to see the light! LOL!

    Resistance is futile Shaun! You WILL eventually be assimilated into the Gibson collective!
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  14. Jan-16-2009, 7:51am #14
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Powell View Post
    How happy are you? LOL....
    I am happy! I played it for several hours last night; both at Jim-in-Virginia's house and at our local bi-weekly jam. Also, I let all my buddies pick it some.

    I CAN hear the difference. Describing sound is so different for each person but; it is best described as having better tone across the spectrum. The bass is woof-ier and the treble is clearer. Overall, it is less bright than the Flatiron. It is also louder.
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Awesome! Get some sound clips up. Let's hear that puppy.
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    I got to play this one last night and Bucket most certainly got one of the good ones. It's got a deep woody tone, just the right amount of bass, great volume. And the flamey back looks just as good in person. I'm normally critical of Gibson's but they got the tone right on this one!

    Now Jim.....you know I'll never cave and buy a Gibson. I have my keepers now and I'm not buying/selling any more mandolins......until next week.....
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  17. Jan-16-2009, 9:03am #17
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Congratulations Chris! That's a beautiful mandolin. I'll bet it sounds GREAT. Happy Birthday too.
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  18. Jan-16-2009, 4:30pm #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by sgarrity View Post
    Now Jim.....you know I'll never cave and buy a Gibson.
    Time will tell my friend .... time will tell ...
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  19. Jan-17-2009, 12:18pm #19
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Nice Fern. I had one that I sold when I bought my '03 MM signed by Charlie. Both sounded very similar but I just wanted that MM.
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  20. Jan-17-2009, 5:10pm #20
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    Default Re: Just bought a '07 Fern

    Thats as nice a piece of maple as I've seen in a fern! Congrats!
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