Re: Game Changer - Vintage Gibson Mandolin
Welcome to the light side - the Gibson side - of the force. I realize I am thoroughly spoiled, or prejudiced, or dedicated (pick 'em), as I've owned nothing but vintage Gibsons my entire mandolin life, on the acoustic side, anyway - electrics are another matter, though my first was and still is a Gibson - but I've never felt a need to waver. Perhaps I've been lucky, having had very good luck, particularly with plain A's - three of them - all under $1000, as well as my H2 mandola. But even my A-4 and F-4 have turned out well, and I'm waiting on the A-3 rescue, which I'm sure will be fine as well. I've ventured off the path of righteousness only twice - a 70s F-12 that, despite 30 years of voluminous playing, never really opened up (just wasn't in her), and a vintage A-2 from eBay that had undisclosed neck issues requiring a return. Other than that, my experience has been that these old workhorses are exactly that - old but more than able, and also ready and willing. They have this sound that is just - there, and to my ears, just right. Enjoy yours, care for it, and it'll repay you handsomely for many years to come.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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