Overview
Yellowstone F14-F Mandolin
The Yellowstone has earned a complete face lift with a high gloss Burnt Amber burst and ivoroid top and back binding with black/ivoroid purfling. The new dovetail neck joint and the handvoicing of the 3A Sitka spruce tops give the Yellowstone new chops!
- Yellowstone F14-F Mandolin Specifications
- Body Type F14-F
- Top 3A Sitka Spruce
- Bracing Tone Bars
- Back / Ribs / Neck Highly Flamed Maple
- Nut Width 1 1/8"
- Peghead Veneer Ebony; Ivoroid binding with black/ivoroid top and side purfling
- Peghead Inlay The Weber Script Logo and Yellowstone Flowerpot
- Fingerboard Ebony; Ivoroid binding and black/ivoroid purfling ;10" Radius; Single Cutaway
- Fret Markers MOP Buds
- Frets .080
- Body Binding Ivoroid with black/ivroid top and side purfling
- Color Burnt Amber Burst
- Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Truss Rod Dual-Action Adjustable
- Bridge Weber Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners / Hardware Nickel with Pearl Buttons
- # Frets 24
- All Models of F Style Mandolins Mandolins
- Neck Joint Dovetail
- Neck Wood Sugar Maple
- Finish / Color Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Ebony
- Nut Saddle Bone
- Scale Length (in inches) 14"
- Crafted In Bend, Oregon
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{feacont}I've been so enthralled with playing my new Yellowstone HT the last couple of days, that I basically forgot to get back and tell you about it.
I unpacked the box on Sunday/Apr1st, following an extended warming up period. The case and instrument were in perfect shape, thanks to your sturdy box and packing. My worries about it spending a crushing week with UPS, with a border crossing thrown in, were completely unwarranted it seems.
And the mandolin, wow, I can't begin to tell you how very pleased I am with it! Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are extraordinary.
And the sound. Well, it's quite simply... amazing. My old F-9 (which, you may remember, I gave to my nephew) was an outstanding instrument, but I think the YHT is prettier and better constructed. I also think it is slightly louder and brighter, although it's hard to compare from memory, what with the different strings, A vs. F, etc., etc. One thing I am finding, however.... the radiused fingerboard and wider neck are turning out to be a real pleasure to play, and I am quite relieved that this decision turned out to be such a good choice.... well, for me anyway!
Again, my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the skilled folks at Weber for crafting such a fine instrument, and I look forward to playing it with pride and pleasure for many years to come.
Cheers, best regards, and may God bless...
Bryan
Enthralled!