Hey Jerry I’ve been watching you for over a year now and just watching you work and the kind of person you are I just really appreciate your videos and appreciate the woodworking you’re doing and the music you’re making. I pray that God will bless you and keep you make his light to shine on you.

So I ordered an Eastman mandolin last week, then came across this series.  I’ve watched every single video, and now I don’t know if I’ll be happy with the Eastman 😂. Beautiful work!

Sounds like it has built in reverb,It projects so well,really has a beautiful sound Jerry,best sounding mandolin I’ve ever heard,congratulations brother.

It's rare for any video to capture the best of my interest.  But this F5 build did exactly that.  I watched the entire series of 16 video's over the last 15hrs.

Why? I wanted to hear the Worlds Finest f5 mandolin.  And I was not disappointed by the sounds of 8 strings & the first 3 chords. And I was intrigued by the beautiful musical quality as presented without any high ended studio microphones. And what an Instrument, it's voice was worth all of the labor of love and the pain you endured undeterred to see this dream into fruition.

It's been a pleasure to see a master craftsman at work Jerry. And agreed,,, $30K isn't enough. Not all men have a price we hen living thru the heart.

The Mandolin is the most powerfully voiced F5 I've ever heard recored outside a studio environment.

Congratulations on a job well done Jerry.  In the opening moments of video series. It was the tap testing of the sound boards that had me hooked. I knew church bells were in the making.

That look of pure joy on your face the first time you played it was priceless. Thanks for sharing your craft.

Wow Jerry!  Just Wow!  A beautiful looking and sounding instrument.  I wish you many, many years of playing enjoyment.

Congratulations on your newborn baby mando. The first words are always the most special and she will only get better with age.  Congratulations Dad!

I love it when a plan comes together. It's good to see you looking excited and satisfied. And maybe a little relieved!

Hi Jerry congratulations on a masters dream come true. I’ve binge watched this whole series. Very nice job. Sounds and plays beautiful. Thanks for letting us tag along with you. Got to watch areal Master at work. Until next time Jerry. Peace out. ❤❤❤

I’m so happy for you Jerry. Big smiles here. Been watching the entire series this winter/spring.

Guys like you Jerry are a dying breed. I'm glad I got the chance to watch you do your thing. Thanks Jerry and good luck with retirement.

Wow that is stunning visually and aurally

Looks and sounds incredible.  I really enjoy your videos.

Lloyd Loar would be envious...enjoy!

What a treat it was to watch this build. Brought a smile to my face seeing how happy you are with it. Incredible instrument. Well done!

"I'm gonna pretend like I know what I'm doing", Jerry, you crack me up, lol! That is the best Mandolin built period!

This has been a wonderful build to follow. Have learned so much from your videos over the years. This Mandolin looks and sounds beautiful. Well done.

Well done Jerry I'm so pleased for you, you truly are an artist and that's a thing of beauty !!!

That was a great series Jerry. The best being the last, to see you so happy with what you have built was a treat!

Way to go Jerry! Looks and sounds fantastic. So thrilled for you that this is your finest mandolin to date. Happy picking my friend.