But wait. This doesn't look like that other one

[JEStanek]

I love it.

[journeybear]

We are so easily pleased ... not!

[FLATROCK HILL]

Kudos to the lady!

I have one suggestion, admittedly minor. My first look at it made me think the line of the pickguard was a cord from a pickup. Looking at it again, I think that comes from it ending at the bridge, instead of just above it, and also not having the other edge of it defined. Maybe adjusting that would help, if it doesn't make the overall design too busy. But this might just be me, being a bit too picky. So to speak.

No, it's not just you. It might only be you and me but the first thing that came to my mind was "why would they include a pickup and cord?" Took me a moment to recognize that the line was there to suggest a pickguard.

Then I thought..."I wonder if I should mention that minor observation". After thinking it over, I realized that if it was a cord, most likely it would be routed back toward the end-pin, not toward the neck. I figured I'd sound pretty silly if I revealed my first impression. Thankfully someone else did it for me.

[Gary Leonard]

Dang it. I just made a donation, and all I got was a couple F styles. Why?

I am so mad, I am burning my Mandolin Café membership card, and scratching the "Café" off my stickers:

[Bob Clark]

I like it a lot and can't wait to get a couple. Scott, thanks very much for taking care of us 'A' types as well.

[Randi Gormley]

If I were inclined to squeal, I'd have done it immediately when I recognized the snakehead. Luckily, there was no one in the room with me when I saw it. I'd love to have one (or three) to remind me of my baby. Please let me know when they'll be available. Beautiful!!!!!

[Gary Leonard]

Yes details on availability please!

[Timbofood]

Hey Scott, I recall that Mrs. Cafe was undergoing some family health concerns, I hope things are well with all concerned.
Just thinking about you all.
Will send envelopes soon!

[Mike Black]

Yes details on availability please!

See post #23.

[journeybear]

I figured I'd sound pretty silly if I revealed my first impression. Thankfully someone else did it for me.

You're welcome - I guess!

[zedmando]

Nice; it only took 20 years....don't let the bluegrass police see that one....

Why?
Because you'd be breaking the law?

[Bertram Henze]

My first look at it made me think the line of the pickguard was a cord from a pickup.

This was also my impression. However, I have tried and considered several approaches like a different line or leaving it out, but none of those look as elegant as the present design. It should be left like it is, and in fact real pickguards on real A-styles should be made like this.

[liestman]

Do I get a free one, due to my lame attempt at a similar design that has been my avatar for a while now? EVEN IF I HAVE TO PAY, I want one !!!

[JeffD]

No, my avatar was not the model for it.

[morganpiper]

So, just to make sure, does it come with an on board pickup?.....sorry.....I think they look fantastic! Now my a-style won't be so jealous of my f-style!

[bratsche]

I love it! This one actually looks like a mandolin to me!

(unlike... "that other one")! LOL


bratsche

[journeybear]

I do hope everyone realizes they should have at least one of each.

I'm still waiting for a mandola sticker.

[fatt-dad]

I was also mislead by the pickguard suggestion. I first thought it was a pickup/cable suggestion. Second glance I then realized it was the trailing edge of a pickguard. Problem is (graphically), there'd actually be some concealment of the rosette if a pickguard was actually on the instrument, which would also be hard to convey in this abbreviated graphical format. Not sure if the pickguard suggestion is needed.

I'll get one either way. Just saying if you are looking for feedback I agree with the earlier observation on the pickguard.

f-d

[Astro]

Their just saving some money by using the same graphic as The Tennis Racket Cafe.

[journeybear]

Just like I save money by using a racket bag instead of a gig bag. Safer, too - no one wants to steal a tennis racket.



OK, I'm making that up. But I have told people it's a tennis racket, just to keep from getting into a conversation and explanation. But it could work ... I think ...

[Dan Krhla]

What, no Bowlback? SMH.

looks great! #need.

[terzinator]

Probably gonna get banned for it, but I wanted to see an A5, too.

[Caleb]

I love the design and will replace the F-style sticker that's on my desk with one. Looking forward to it!

[Pete Jenner]

.................................................. .................................................. ....................˙pǝpuɐɥ ʇɟǝן sı ʇı ɟı uǝʌǝ ןnɟʇɥbnoɥʇ ʎɹǝΛ ˙ooʇ uoısɹǝʌ ǝɹǝɥdsıɯǝɥ uɹǝɥʇnos ɐ uı ǝɯoɔ sɹǝʞɔıʇs ,∀, ǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʇ ǝbɐdǝɯoɥ ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ǝǝs I

[JeffD]

I always wondered where they kept the servers that put the texts and emails from Australia right side up for us.