MorrisrownSal Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I care about price, sweet warm tone, and good setup above all… thoughts on which model, and where to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Salfromchatham said: I care about price, sweet warm tone, and good setup above all… thoughts on which model, and where to buy? It doesn't work that way. Put yourself out there. It'll find you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 https://reverb.com/item/69629688-1923-gibson-f-5-lloyd-loar-maple-spruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, gearbasher said: https://reverb.com/item/69629688-1923-gibson-f-5-lloyd-loar-maple-spruce Nice inexpensive one there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson29 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I’ve always had a spot for old A models, teens-‘20s. Still can find good ones in the 1000$ area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Nice inexpensive one there. Shipping - add another $300 !!!. I'm hoping that includes 'insurance'. Set-up is 'free' though. Edited November 28, 2023 by fortyearspickn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, Gibson29 said: I’ve always had a spot for old A models, teens-‘20s. Still can find good ones in the 1000$ area. I paid 2K for my 1933 A-00 15 years ago, but it has some legendary provenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSchooner Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 A lady brought my 1924 A-Jr. into the music store I worked at years ago. looking to sell it. It never made it to the sales floor 😄! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) I'm guessing you're not looking for a Gibson F5. I remember you having a mandolin a few years back. I cannot speak on this one but was really impressed with the Cosey guitar I bought from them a few years ago. It was a carved top and back and all the workmanship was top notch. I did not care for the hardware and swapped it out. I looked on their site and saw this. Looks good to me and if you sign up you'll get an extra 10% off. I'm half tempted to get one. Would fit you well playing out with the pickup. Coupert will get you 15% off. Eastwood MRG Mandolin - Electric Mandolin – Eastwood Guitars Edited November 28, 2023 by Dave F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Thanks gents. i do have a Big Muddy. It sounds great and does fine. i just feel like I’d want an old Gibson… and something that can do a little chop chop. Edited November 28, 2023 by Salfromchatham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 This one on CL is close to me Mandolin Gibson vintage A40 - musical instruments - by owner - sale - craigslist Mandolin Gibson vintage A40 - $999 (Southgate,Ky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Closer to you Eastman MD315 $800 Listed a week ago in Statesville, NC Marketplace - Eastman MD315 | Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Dave. Thanks. The first one - chef’s kiss. i know the Eastmans are great, I just have my mind set on one of American timbre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson29 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, Salfromchatham said: Dave. Thanks. The first one - chef’s kiss. i know the Eastmans are great, I just have my mind set on one of American timbre. What sort of money you prepared for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, Salfromchatham said: Dave. Thanks. The first one - chef’s kiss. i know the Eastmans are great, I just have my mind set on one of American timbre. I know what you mean. I've had about 6 mandolins. After I got this one, the others left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Gibson29 said: What sort of money you prepared for? Hoping to be at $2000 for one needing now work, and others accordingly less. i think the repair folk by me have less experience making mandolins right… except Brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson29 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 12 hours ago, Salfromchatham said: Hoping to be at $2000 for one needing now work, and others accordingly less. i think the repair folk by me have less experience making mandolins right… except Brothers. Plenty of old A models with oval holes, probably not many F models unless maybe Gibson/Flatiron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 https://umgf.com/fs-1939-martin-a-mandolin-sunburst-t229069.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo58 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) $2k will get you a vintage oval-hole A. Buy from a reputable store if you go this route; things can happen with a hundred-year-old instrument, like a loose transverse brace or a sinking top, things you might not notice. You could get a used A9. There’s one for sale right now in the Mandolin Cafe classifieds, but it won’t last long. You should be looking there anyway. https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/211184#211184 I’m not affiliated with the seller and have no financial interest. I prefer oval holes anyway. Other than Gibson: You could get a vintage style A Martin for 1K. You can find Flatirons in your range. Flatiron was bought by Gibson in the 80s. You can get a SilverAngel, maybe a used Pava, Northfield, maybe a Mike Black or an Old Wave, two brands that specialize(d) in the old oval hole style. You won’t get an F-style from Gibson or any of the other known builders for 2K. But you pay a lot for the scroll. Edited December 2, 2023 by stevo58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) This is the cheaper Mandolin Gibson is currently offering, $5999.00, other than Epiphone’s which start at $219.99.. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Mandolin/F-5G/Dark-Burst https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Mandolin/EPI81C183/Antique-Sunburst Edited December 2, 2023 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 This guy made my A sound just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) On 11/29/2023 at 2:59 PM, scriv58 said: https://umgf.com/fs-1939-martin-a-mandolin-sunburst-t229069.html Reminiscent of a thread a couple of weeks ago, wherein the OP asked for help - wanted a GIBSON small body - asked about 2 GIBSON Models. Comments included everything BUT what he asked about. Different models, different makers, probably suggestions he get a uke ... He wound up getting a Martin. Edited December 3, 2023 by fortyearspickn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: Reminiscent of a thread a couple of weeks ago, wherein the OP asked for help - wanted a GIBSON small body - asked about 2 GIBSON Models. Comments included everything BUT what he asked about. Different models, different makers, probably suggestions he get a uke ... He wound up getting a Martin. Yep! Sounds about right around here! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 But, we're consistent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Murph said: But, we're consistent... Yep! We are! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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