3 Gibson A-5Ls in the classifieds....

[fernmando]

These are my favorite mandolin aside from big money stuff. There doesn't seem to be much interest in them, though. If nothing else, it's good eye candy. I have one, but I don't suppose it would hurt to have 2. It's just that I never own more than one mandolin, because I can't keep two awake.

[Josh Levine]

I was about to post about these. They sure are perty and tempting. I would probably go with the 2004, unheard, as I know that was a great Fern year.

[loess]

Seller's smooth description of the 2004 one is pretty impressive too. That Bozeman-era Flatiron F5 custom with the block inlays looks sweet too, vis-à-vis the Gibson apple not falling too far from the tree at that point.

[fscotte]

Is it possible... ever so slightly, that their appeal has something to do with the fact that Gibson doesn't make them anymore? I have one, and I can't say they are special. They sound like a mandolin.

[fernmando]

I like mine. I would concur with you, though....it sounds "like a mandolin". Many modern voicings are so bass-heavy that I'm not sure they sound like a mandolin anymore. One thing about mine...it doesn't disappear in a jam. It's not my favorite solo mandolin, but I hate playing alone

[Josh Levine]

This is good. Since i like mandolins.