Just in time for his birthday, I sent Max a garden gnome with a talent for the guitar. I have a feeling it will take up residence with Max in his studio, but I could be wrong.
Thanks to Sarah for the picture.
Collings is the name of the maker, MF5V is probably the model, fern I think relates to the design on the top (it reminds me of a fiddleback fern) and 2014 is the year it was made. Jeff recognized the name- a very good company and quite popular amongst bluegrass musicians. Of course, I know your son is very accomplished. I think he and Jeff would enjoy playing with one another. Jeff uses my grandfather's 1925 Mastertone Banjo made by Gibson- it's a beauty! Gibson is no longer making their banjos or their mandolins. After the flood in Nashville a few years ago, they decided not to rebuild their workshop there. So I think you will see this company increase in popularity over the next few years. Thanks for checking that out for us!
