New henderson f-5

**Red Englemann** · Dec-24-2007, 4:25pm

I took this photo at the Henderson Christmas gathering friday night of a very proud owner of a new Henderson F-5.

Red

**Phil Goodson** · Dec-24-2007, 7:33pm

Thanks Red.
That's me with #102 that I posted yesterday.

If you look closely, you'll notice the inlays in the slots of the scooped fingerboard extension. It's the first time Wayne's done that on one of his mandos.

The fingerboard is slightly radiused and the nut width is 1 3/16".

I look like I'm really concentrating on that chord!

Phil

**Crowder** · Dec-24-2007, 8:05pm

Love that color. Congrats.

**sachmo** · Dec-24-2007, 10:50pm

Great color, what kind of binding it that?

**Red Englemann** · Dec-24-2007, 11:07pm

Originally Posted by

That's me with #102 that I posted yesterday.

Sorry about the double post, Phil. It was nice to catch with you last Friday. You have a beautiful mandolin that rings like a bell.

red

**Phil Goodson** · Dec-25-2007, 12:37pm

sachmo: the binding is a w/b/w top binding. The color looks sort of vintage I think because of the tinting of the varnish that Wayne uses. We discussed side binding (like Monroe's) but I preferred top.

Red: No problem. Thanks for the new picture. I never take any of myself.
My fingers are sore. I haven't been able to put the mando down since Friday.

Merry Christmas!
Phil

**bones12** · Dec-25-2007, 2:59pm

Phil, I think you will like the Henderson as it matures. I have #18 and it is a joy to play. Merry Christmas. Doug in Vermont

**Phil Goodson** · Dec-25-2007, 9:15pm

Thanks Doug. What year was #18 built? Did you get it new?

Phil

**bkhooper** · Dec-26-2007, 10:41am

Phil,
Would it be possible to post a few more pics of your new Henderson? Those certainly are beautifull mandolins.

Thks, ken hooper

**french guy** · Dec-26-2007, 11:30am

Hey Phil , very happy to see you by the mandolincafe side ,
I've a picture of you at the same Wayne's party from our friens Tom & Gail , can't wait to see you and your new baby maybe next year.
Jean

**Phil Goodson** · Dec-26-2007, 2:08pm

Jean,
Good to hear from you. I saw some pictures of you with Tom & Gail's visit recently. I look forward to seeing you.

Ken,
Per your request:

Before & after finishing:

Scroll in the next post below.

Phil

**Phil Goodson** · Dec-26-2007, 2:10pm

**bkhooper** · Dec-26-2007, 2:23pm

Phil,
great pics. I started another topic so hopefully we will get to see more pictures of other Henderson Mandolins. I played one of his mandolins at a fiddlers convention in Elk Creek Va. a long time ago and the sound has haunted me ever since.

Is #102 laquer or varnish?

thks,ken

**Phil Goodson** · Dec-27-2007, 12:39pm

Ken,

Just a quick answer to your question of laquer or varnish.

Wayne says it's a catalized varnish, not laquer. Whatever that means. It's sprayed on after the stain and something else (sealer or something) are put on.

I put on some TI strings today (just 'cause) and I can't stop playing 'Sweet Georgia Brown' for some reason.

Phil