The F7 was a later product developments with lower quality appointments than either the prior F4 or F5. They have f-holes but the older short-neck layout. Google is your friend. There are many finepoints which distinguish all the Gibson models. Hope that helps. All Rights Reserved. Forgot Password. Luthier Search Hangout Merchandise. Lesson Links More Video Lessons. I wrote him that it's starting to hint at the beauty the finished instrument will have.
Also, when Steve sent me the pine mockup of the neck to test for feel, it had a 6" radius and it felt great to me.
Tim McKnight. Very cool and original looking project Jim. I am not very familiar with mandolins so what are the main differences between generic F4 and F5 models? Find all posts by Tim McKnight. Trevor M.
Jim, that looks fantastic. Tim, the main difference is the F4 has an oval sound hole, the F5 has f holes. Tim, Trevor's comment about the soundholes covers the main difference, but the classic F4 also joins the body at the 12th fret with the fingerboard glued to the top, while a F5 has a floating fingerboard that joins the body at the 15th fret.
These make for some very distinct tonal differences between the two designs. This custom F4 is a 'hybrid;' sort of a F5 with an oval hole and x-bracing. Hopefully, it will also combine the strengths of each design's characteristic tone in a pleasing way.
Last edited by jmagill; at PM. Larry Pattis. Beautiful project, Jim. Steve and I live about 2 miles away from one another, but I haven't been by his shop of late. That should change Find all posts by Larry Pattis. Marc Durso. Find all posts by Marc Durso. Originally Posted by Larry Pattis.
Originally Posted by jmagill. Larry, I didn't know you two lived so close or I'd have had you bugging him for more pictures! Here are a few more shots of the front and the back after the stain has been applied and before the varnish clear coats get applied.
Goodness me! What a guitar! I may have to go custom Stop making me spend money :P Yeah, well done. What a beautiful instrument, Jim. Thanks for including us in the process. Which sounds better or do they both have slightly different sounds?
Also, which of the two is more cheaper to buy? A style would be more common in ITM but some players prefer F style and in general trad players use oval hole models; the 5 series all have F holes, A4 or F4 would be a more common thing in this music.
A style will be cheaper though. I would agree about the oval soundhole. But if the choice is just between A5 or F5, the A models are cheaper. Some people find the spikes on the bottom edge of the F help them hold it more securely, others find them very uncomfortable. You really need to try one and see.
I have two Collings A mandolins - one with f-holes and the other with an oval hole.
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