I just received my Gibson A-9 via UPS this morning. I purchased it from Matt Zahn here in the classifieds. (I'm not sure what his handle is here.) But I really got what I paid for in this upper-mid level mandolin. Good volume and easy to pick. I can't believe that quality alone really makes a novice like me sound better. My left hand hits the notes just as inaccurately, but the notes come off clearer and therefore, better.
I have two other Gold Tone GM-70's and they were great to learn on and get familiar with the mandolin. They put out some good volume, too. But low frets made them a little hard to play with an occasional buzz. I'm sure with a refret job they would be great.
I look forward to upgrading in a year or so to a Gibson F5 (of some sort) or to a BRW which I really like, too.
Thanks to everyone here that has helped me thus far. All of you are really great!
Hey, can anyone make a new emoticon picking an "A" model. The one on the board here has an "F". (Boy, that's going to start something!)
Al Henderson
Jacksonville, FL
"Only two kinds of people never make mistakes: Dead people and people that do nothing!" [Al's Dad]
'81 Gibson F5L Fern, J Rowland
'07 Arches A Style #11, "Hoss"
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