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you didn't I added it after you made the recommendation!

thanks your_diamond
I posted the elevated fretboard.

Also this luthier made an interesting point about alignment etc and not cog lubrication -

The mando arrived safe and sound on Thursday. It has a lovely deep sound and balance. The tuners are a bear to turn once you get close to the target note - any recommendations on replacements? The...

I'm new to the hunt for a nice player and this instrument seemed like a value for me after looking at a Fern and MM at Gryphon this weekend.

I committed to buying John <Removed by Moderator. The...

196722196721Found this listing for an F5-L

Serial No. 80551083

Signed by Gene M Rufel, 5/27/1981

Great history in this thread!

Laura Alber

What do you think a reasonable price would be for a 1988 F5-L - I'm headed to look at one in a week (if its still around - hoping)? I'm hesitant to pay pandemic inflated prices.

Thanks Mitch - sounds like the neck shape is more important than radius.

I saw that on MC - mandolins take a lot of labor to make compared to guitars - bigger bang for the labor investment.

Thanks Ky - so true it doesn't need to be a Yellowstone - did you like the fretboard change?

Thanks for the offer Richard - It is a long way. I'm headed to the SF Bay Area next week but it might get sold by then. Then again maybe my "playing" and being blown over by a Gibson Master Model...

Hi All
I am trying to decide if a Weber Yellowstone is the mandolin for me. I'm eyeing one online but really need to see if the fretboard is comfortable. The problem is there are no shops in my...

Thanks - the seller didn't describe the damage but he also didn't send it out before letting me know about it. I canceled the sale.

Sorry about the photos - I haven't received the mandolin these are screen shots from the video the seller sent me last night. I've asked that the sale be canceled since the damage wasn't described...

This is a custom black top 2011 F5-G signed by Harvey
I’m looking for a player but definitely don’t want it to lose value because of this damage. The price needs to reflect the preexisting...

I paid 3700 for it - the sale was through Reverb so I can back out. He said a shop offered him 2500 but he chose to put it on Reverb to get a higher price. Right the resale value would be affected....

Mandolin Cafe and you all are amazing! What a resource this is. Thanks all for the help!

Yesterday I pulled the trigger and bought this Gibson F5-G mandolin - I wasn't able to see it in person so...