I am considering selling my Gibson f9 due to some financial issues. I want to replace it with a quality mando for $1k or less. I think I'll miss the volume (and obvious tone) the most. Any suggestions?
I am considering selling my Gibson f9 due to some financial issues. I want to replace it with a quality mando for $1k or less. I think I'll miss the volume (and obvious tone) the most. Any suggestions?
You'll probably get a lot of recommendations, so I'll start out with mine: Rigel. No need to compromise on volume and tone (or playability). Sorry to hear about your difficulties and best of luck.
[note to self] Burst not thy brother's bubble ~ unk
Go with a Kentucky KM1000. Gets real good reviews here.
You would get more bang for the buck with an A style. But you knew that, right?
You could go with an A-40 or A-50, player's grade of the former can be had for less than 1000 and the latter slightly above. That way you could still have a Gibson. They don't come up often but occasionally you see an A-9 for 1500 or so. Yea, higher than you want to spend but not that far off from what you're used to.
Kentucky KM-900 or 950 could work. They are really nice. I never played one, but the newly introduced KM-755 looks like a lot of bang for the buck. And it's an F style for under a grand. I also like the Eastman 805.
Don
2016 Weber Custom Bitterroot F
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Chuck
If I could find a Silverangel for $1000, I'd have me two.
Gibson A-9. I have played several that were stellar!
It doesn't matter . . . I'm going to WINFIELD!!!!!
Sorry to hear of your financial problems. Most of us have been in the same boat at one time or another in our lives. All I can say is that I've sold several nice instruments over the years that I wish I still had. I never got what they were really worth, and the money never really solved my financial situation. Good luck.
A quarter tone flat and a half a beat behind.
If you can find a used Czech A-model, go for it. They offer so much bang for the buck!
Mandolins: 1920s (?) Meinel & Herold Bowlback, 2006 Furch "Redwood MA-1" A5
Octaves: 2004 Fender FMO-66 Flat-Top, 2015 A. Karperien 5 String Electric
Banjos: 2007 Gold Tone IT-250F Irish Tenor, 1963 Vega Vox No. 1 Plectrum, 2016 Recording King RK-OT25 Clawhammer
Maybe you can trade your F-9 for an A-9 + some cash???
There has to be an A-9 player out there with scroll envy!
I should be pickin' rather than postin'
One just popped up in the classifieds........
http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/104121#104121
NFI
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Sorry to hear of your troubles. It's tough letting go of a beloved instrument, especially under such circumstances.
Kentucky, J Bovier, and Eastman all offer quality instruments. I used to have a Kentucky A-style that had a very Gibson-esque sound/tone, and it was loud. The Eastman I had sounded way more modern. I've played a couple Boviers that I liked a lot but have never owned one. Good luck in your search.
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Also in the classifieds and it has upgrades........
http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/103490#103490
NFI
Good luck with you search and your situation.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
I agree with the Kentucky 900/950 recommendation. Since you have something you like and are used to I would recommend being patient and looking for a 1999-2001 Flatiron Performer. They were made in Nashville under Charlie Herrington and Danny Roberts along with the Gibson mandolins. They actually have a Gibson Master Model label inside. some of them can be really good.
I have had a Kentucky 1050 (it was great), currently have a 950 and had 900. I had a 2001 Flatiron Performer (should have never sold it!!!) and currently play a 2001 Flatiron Festival. The Festival is a great mandolin and my Performer was almost as good. You can listen to David Benedict on the Mandolin Mondays, he plays a 2000 Flatiron Festival.
If you're going to downgrade do it right. Go with a Rogue.
Why not a used A9?
Jeff Rohrbough
"Listen louder, play softer"
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