Incoming Poe Scout Mandolin

[Lawn Jockey]

For those of you who followed my ukulele thread (here) you'll recognize the Poe name. Andy Poe is known for his mandolins.

Yesterday I ordered a Poe Scout (# 025). After hearing the sound clips Andy sent I knew I had to have it. The flattop oval hole will work well with the type of music we play (original folk, Celtic, psycho-bluegrass).

With any luck it should arrive tomorrow. Here are some pics:









Here are the specs on the Poe Scout:

Gibson Army/Navy Body Shape (slightly arched top and back)
Oval Soundhole
Bone Nut (1 5/32 width)
Ebony Fingerboard w/ 12" Radius
.040 Fret Wire
Standard 13 7/8" Scale Length
French Polish Varnished Finish
Nickel Clamshell Tailpiece
Nickel Tuners (rebuilt by Andy)
Adirondack Spruce Top
Sugar Maple Back & Rims, Neck
Fully Ivoroid Bound
Custom Ameritage Poe Case

Other pics of my new Scout can be found here.

I'll post a report after it gets here and I get a chance to play it for awhile.

[Fliss]

Congratulations! I didn't know Andy Poe made flat top mandolins; his carved top ones certainly have a fine reputation.

I will look forward to reading your report once you've had the chance to get acquainted with it.

Fliss

[Lawn Jockey]

Originally Posted by Fliss

Congratulations! I didn't know Andy Poe made flat top mandolins; his carved top ones certainly have a fine reputation.

I will look forward to reading your report once you've had the chance to get acquainted with it.

Fliss

Yeah, he is well known for his A's and F's. He's made a few of these Army/Navy mandolins and I actually feel fortunate to be getting one. The sound clips he sent sealed the deal for me.

He is introducing a Scout Jr. which will have less gingerbread and sell for about $500.00 less. That will be a bargain in my estimation.

Thanks Fliss........sometimes I think we're on the same page.