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Thanks Mike :)

Thanks, it's a good lead. Was hoping for some comments on sound or quality - didn't realize they were that uncommon. :mandosmiley:

Hi all, I came across this ad for a "Scot" mandolin. It is supposed to be constructed by an ex Gibson employee. I am unfamiliar with the brand. Does anyone have any experience with this make? I am...

Captain Crunch - thanks for taking the time to explain this - I have printed your explanation for reference.
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I've just ordered Mando Jam by Andy Cushing - this should give me a place to start. Thanks everyone for your advice.

In other news - I'm still trying to figure out this circle of fifths business...

Are these the book you're referring to? If so they seem to be focused on solo picking and not chording. Please let me know when you get a chance so I can make a decision on what to buy. #

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I wouldn't pay those prices for something with holes drilled in the front and side - but that's just me... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

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I am just in the process of learning to play chop chords. I can play a few fiddletunes but that's really the extent of my mano knowledge. I don't have the time or ability to...

It's funny as I was always under the impression that the Jr. line of Gibson instruments didn't originally have a script inlay in the headstock. I used to have a 1924 Gibson Jr. Guitar that was also...

I am none too familiar with Gibson mandolins. Would this be an A40 or A50? Also all of the ones I have seen (in photos) from this era have been a sunburst. Does this finish look original?

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Can anyone tell me the fair market value for a Gibson A50 or similiar A style? I'd like to buy an older no frills Gibson A but am not sure of the going prices.

Thanks that's good information.

I am, however, really looking for much more detail - like the years certain models were produced (including banjo-mandolins and army-navy models), the materials...

Hi there everyone, I'm a Canadian amature mandolin player and I have a special interest in vintage mandolins.

I am considering the purchase of a vintage Gibson Army&Navy or A0 (or silimiliar...