Looks like this one is up for sale in OZ - https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port-melbourne/guitars-amps/1966-gibson-f-5-mandolin/1285564957
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Looks like this one is up for sale in OZ - https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port-melbourne/guitars-amps/1966-gibson-f-5-mandolin/1285564957
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Rosanna, here is an Eastman 915 on Ebay in Japan for sale for $1774.99 USD - ok it is in very good condition but you can see what they are going for overseas....
Just bought my 2006 915 Eastman of the Cafe member here and it was setup by Mandovoodoo and it is a great player. It sounds better than my Kentucky Km1000 plus it has more bark as well. It really...
Not sure if anyone has had a look in at this very rare " collectable" at $3000 USD -...
I have been married ( this time) for 22 years and have played various instruments but have had a break from the mandolin for 10 years now( due to health issues). Just recently, I decided to get...
Everyone, please excuse my ignorance, but doesn't a near 90 to 100 year old mandolin have around that much playing under its' belt compared to a new to 5 year old mandolin. I always believed that...
Hi Scott,
Music can be a refuge for the mind and that is what I use it for in all different ways. I have Migraine Disorder ( for 20 years) I play music at low levels through ear buds to take my...
Honestly, IMO this would be a better buy for your money and would be a player and keeper straight up, even if you could find a period case. The "1930's A00" is a great one to learn on if you could...
David Grisman uses a modified Saxophone neck strap and that attaches around the scroll only. This seems to eliminated the head drop tendency of some mandolins. Check out some of his photos to see...
Is this the one?
https://reverb.com/item/36749374-wynn-mandolin-1995
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I am in the process at the moment with a State side seller. But when going through UPS ( even through OZ) you have to get the seller to sort out the paper work and find out the costings first. Then...
Vernon, Yes, I think sight unseen is very risky business indeed!
But my heart says otherwise ................ 18 hours to go, but no I am letting it go and going for something a little different.
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A good mandolin setup the right way by someone who knows what they are doing can raise the bar on that mandolin. They can make it sing and you can feel it in your chest. years ago, I just loved the...
The issue is that is may need work, or it may not but if the neck is not right or there is major repair somewhere it is hard for me to get to a decent luthier, as none are close to me. A Kentucky...
Just looked tonight on Ebay and saw this add starting at $1000 US or make an offer........
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Bill, keep active no matter what age you are is the best thing.
Ronald, just love that one too, sad but nice in it's own right.
Thanks guys
Allan
Honestly I can't stand reading much now that I am older, as I feel I am missing out on "doing" stuff. Same with these restrictions, that is way I have several hobbies in my shed. I mainly do leather...
Received my cover start away after I email Rob and I found it is a great resource too. Thanks again Rob!
In the price range that you mentioned you are limited to either new laminated top or a s/h solid top but again there are exceptions to that rule too; depending on where you live etc. The other thing...
You won't know unless you try, and anyway, you not going to make it worse are ya?
The old Kentucky may get a new lease on life and surprise you, and be great for the holiday mando.
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Is it like this one? I think this one is a Goldtone 12 string but could be wrong. Not mine, but posted on FB.
Allan
Since you bridge has been raise so high on the G side, does the G strings "hit" the tail piece cover when you play? It seems that they or at least one of them would.
Allan
Do NOT use marine varnish ..........please. If you want to save the leather use either some MINK OIL very sparingly and lightly over the whole item and let dry for a day or two, then do another...